Student Success


LPS students and alumni use their LPS academic experience in many ways. They further their personal goals, as well as contribute to their communities, locally, nationally and globally.

Student Stories

The following stories follow a veteran, a full-time mom and a baseball player as they use the Leadership in the Public Sector degree program to advance their careers: 


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Army Sergeant Earns NC State LPS Degree Online While Serving His Country

NC State's Leadership in the Public Sector degree program was the perfect fit for Sgt. First Class Jason Davidson, who oversees the day-to-day operations and training of nearly 40 paratroopers at Fort Bragg.

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Army Vet, LPS Student Lands Legislative Fellowship

After serving in the United States Army for eight years, Daniel Snedden trained his sights on completing his undergraduate degree. NC State's Leadership in the Public Sector program is enabling him to do just that. Through a legislative fellowship, Snedden is spending the semester in Washington, D.C., where he will present his research to members of North Carolina's congressional delegation about the impact of budget sequestration on military readiness.

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Nontraditional Student Juggles Work, School to Earn Degree

Paul Kelley recently earned his B.A. in Leadership in the Public Sector. During his time as an undergraduate, he was selected as one of the students of the month by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. In this Q&A, he talked about his experiences at NC State.

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