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Your Path to CALS
From a 4-H member to an alumnus, and now master’s student, of NC State CALS, Lance Williams will forever be part of the Wolfpack. 🍀🐺
The first-generation college student graduated in December with a degree in agricultural science — a major that was inspired by his experience in @northcarolina4h and passion for community outreach.
During his time at NC State, Williams’ commitment to service was evident both in and outside of academics — he was part of the @park_scholarships program, served with @ncstatesg as a senator and as student body treasurer, was a CALS Ambassador, @ncstateahs Ambassador and Chancellor’s Aide, and served as a student advisor for @agfutureamerica. He additionally remained committed to rural outreach by serving as the Franklin County Extension Advisory Leadership Council Chair and worked in the 4-H State Office.
“Meeting rural communities where they are is really important,” he said. “Extending university knowledge is one of the biggest missions of NC State as a land-grant institution.”
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Todd See’s future in animal science started with pigs — two bred sows that he purchased as an 8-year-old 4-H member. Today, he helps shape the future of animal agriculture in North Carolina and beyond as head of the NC State Department of Animal Science.
Under his leadership, the department has become a hub for student exploration, innovative research and Extension outreach. Enrollment in animal science at NC State has nearly doubled during his 17 years as head of the department.
“I saw it as an opportunity to try to help, to ensure that we had strong programs that keep a balance of research, teaching and Extension to fulfill our land-grant mission,” said See of his appointment to department head. “We have to value our Extension program, our research program, our teaching program, because animal science isn’t animal science without all of it.”
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