The future of STEM is bright and these are the students who are illuminating the path. They bring curiosity, determination, and a true ability to "Think and Do" to the Wolfpack.
Meet our Graduates
The Class of 2025 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.
Hannah Morris graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Education and minors in Sociology and Leadership. As President of NC State’s chapter of Best Buddies, Hannah worked to create meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, strengthening the organization’s impact. Within the Goodnight Scholars program, she served as a mentor, outreach ambassador and RISE trip leader. On campus, she interned with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and was an NC State Teaching Fellow. Her commitment to leadership and service was recognized when she was named the 2024 Leader of the Pack, one of NC State’s highest student honors. Hannah was the fourth Goodnight Scholar in a row to recieve this recognition.
Emma Budden is a microbiology and environmental sciences major. With immense passion for global engagement, Budden has served as a teaching assistant and team leader within the Alternative Service Break program, co-leading five international service-learning experiences in the Dominican Republic, Peru, Italy and Panama. In these roles, she has developed lasting partnerships with global organizations and has encouraged students to think critically and compassionately about social issues.
Thanks to this program, I’ve traveled the world, served communities, and expanded my horizons. These experiences have given me the freedom to dream bigger, the confidence to pursue my goals, and the responsibility to pay it forward. The Goodnight Scholars Program has shaped not only my college journey but also the kind of leader I aspire to be.
