News | Agricultural and Human Sciences

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AHS Highlights Research and Leadership at SR-AAAE and NACS

Members of the AHS Department recently traveled to Louisville for the annual Southern Region – AAAE Conference and the National Agricultural Communications Symposium, where they presented their research papers, innovative idea and research posters, and professional development sessions.

AHS Faculty Receive Southern Region AAAE Honors

Two faculty members from the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences have been recognized by the Southern Region of the American Association for Agricultural Education for excellence in teaching and international agricultural education.

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Turning Experience Into Purpose

As a first-generation college graduate and academic advisor at NC State, Ashley Hamilton draws on her own journey of perseverance and self-discovery to help students find direction, confidence and belonging in higher education.

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A Purpose-Driven Path in Youth Development

Driven by a passion for advocacy and inclusion, graduate student Zachary Stone is preparing to support youth and families through intentional programming and disability services.

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Building New Systems of Thinking

CALS faculty have partnered with three other universities to develop new classroom tools to help undergraduate students at land-grant institutions think more deeply about the complexities within agriculture.

Sarah Kirby Retires After 30 Years of Transformative Service to NC State

After 30 years at NC State, Sarah Kirby is retiring from full-time service, leaving a nationally recognized legacy of translating science into action through Extension leadership, applied research, and education that has improved the health, safety, and resilience of North Carolina families.

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Where Youth Development Meets AgTech

A dedicated 4-H Extension Agent and NC State Alumna, Crystal Starkes, uses her NC State degree in Youth, Family, and Community Sciences to expand access to STEM and AgTech education while empowering families as partners in youth development.

New $2.35M Grant Expands Farm Stress Support in the Southern Region

AHS and NC State Extension faculty received a $2.35 million USDA/NIFA grant to lead a regional network addressing farm and ranch stress across the Southern United States.

Agricultural and Human Sciences Published Research for Fall 2025

The dedicated faculty members of the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences have contributed to the academic landscape by authoring a multitude of insightful articles throughout the current quarter.