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AHS Showcases Research and Leadership at AAAE 2026

Members of the AHS Department recently traveled to Florida for the annual AAAE Conference, where they presented their research papers and posters.

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I Am CALS: Tate Mayo

Alumnus Tate Mayo is preserving his family’s farm and textile legacy while leading his hometown of Tarboro, North Carolina, into the future.

Forbes Named NC State among the Best Online Master’s Programs for Military Service Members

NC State has been recognized by Forbes as one of the best online master’s programs for military service members, earning the distinction of “Best Deal for North Carolina Residents.”

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Teaching with Food Boosts Preschoolers’ Science Knowledge and Vocabulary

It also might get preschoolers to taste, or at least touch, the green vegetables on their dinner plates.

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Rooted and Reaching

TEDxYouth is empowering the next generation to share their stories, spark meaningful conversations and challenge the way we think about the world. Student speakers took the stage and demonstrate the power of youth-driven leadership and creativity.

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Cultivating a Bright Future

Inspired by the values of community and environmental stewardship she learned as a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Stella Hardin hopes to use the skills she gained as an agricultural science major to make an impact that honors her roots.

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Expanding Global Learning Through Land-Grant Collaboration

A recent visit from University of Puerto Rico faculty and Extension leaders to NC State sparked new opportunities for global learning, community engagement and long-term collaboration across both land-grant institutions.

From North Carolina to Spain: Growing Through Culture and Agriculture with National FFA

Through National FFA, Regan Honeycutt gained hands-on global experience in agriculture and culture while exploring leadership and learning opportunities in Spain.

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Growing Beyond Comfort

As she prepares to graduate from NC State University, Tiffany Burnette is using education, advocacy and family-centered care to help strengthen the well-being of individuals and communities.

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