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A Journey of Transformation: From Mayberry to Marunouchi to the NC Japan Center

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Stephen Sumner sitting at a desk talking with a student at the NC State Office of Global Engagement

Feb 19, 2024

A Journey of Transformation: From Mayberry to Marunouchi to the NC Japan Center

Stephen Sumner (BSIE '96), now the Director of the NC Japan Center, embarked on a transformative journey from a rural North Carolina high school to becoming a successful industrial engineer.