Scholar Stories

The future of STEM is in good hands, and these students are helping shape what comes next. Guided by curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to purpose, they embody the Goodnight Scholarships vision of developing leaders who use their knowledge and talents to improve the lives of others.

Meet our Graduates

The Class of 2026 enters the professional world ready and well equipped to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, today. Their impact on the program will be felt for years to come. We are thrilled to welcome them into our Goodnight Alumni network.

Class of 2026 Graduates!

Research Highlight: Jonathan Rogers

Jonathan’s research focuses on photonic integrated circuits and being able to expand compute capacity by, instead of using electricity, using light to process information.

Watch Jonathan’s Research Reel

Student Spotlight:
Penny Kudlak

Penny Kudlak is a Traditional 2028 Goodnight Scholar, majoring in Textile Technology with a concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management, and a minor in Business Administration. She is intrigued by the business aspect in textiles, which is driven by Penny’s commitment to improve sustainability by working alongside companies. 

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MorE Student Stories

GSP Spotlight:
Xavier Karatz

Meet Xavier Karatz, aka X Caratz. A member of the traditional Goodnight Scholars 2029 cohort with a Chemical Engineering major, Xavier raps under the name X Caratz. 

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GSP Spotlight:
Kaleb Harrison

Meet Kaleb Harrison, a member of the Goodnight Scholars Class of 2026 and a double major in physics and mathematics.

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GSP By the Numbers

Explore the breakdown of our scholars from their NC State college and where they call home.

College Breakdown

The Goodnight Scholars Program is comprised of 57 majors across 6 different colleges at North Carolina State University.

Community Type and Tier Breakdown

Our scholars represent the rich diversity of communities across the state, bringing students together to foster a diverse and connected community of scholars.