2022

Jun 29, 2022

Spotlight on Hope: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

Welcome to the Spotlight on Hope blog, which will address pressing family issues in our research, teaching, and extension, as we work to empower youth, families, and communities. For our first entry, we will focus on the anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment that is sweeping our country. 

Jun 28, 2022

NC State Host Inaugural NC Disabilities Network Conference

Dr. Carolyn Bird and Baiyina Muhammad co-hosted the inaugural conference of the NC Disabilities Network at the NC State Hunt Library. 

Jun 27, 2022

Jenny Vazquez ‘20 Translates Experience and Passion into a Meaningful Career

YFCS Alumni, Jenny Vazquez, reflects on her time at NC State and how it prepared her for the career she has now! 

Jun 24, 2022

AEHS 537: Movements for Mental Health

In the June post of The Student Narrative blog, we will display an assignment from YFCS Graduate Student Sandy Batchelor from the AEHS 537 course. The assignment was to create an op-ed on a topic of importance to the student. 

Jun 22, 2022

Spotlight on Hope: Empowering Youth and Families in Challenging Times

The faculty, staff, and students in the AHS Department would like to introduce a new blog series called Spotlight on Hope. 

Jun 21, 2022

How FFA Prepares Students to Be Ag Leaders

Whether it’s competing in competitions or engaging with top agriculture businesses, students in FFA are set up for success in the agricultural industry. 

Jun 20, 2022

AHS Faculty Member Awarded USDA Grant

Dr. Dara Bloom was awarded a USDA grant to build a statewide collaborative to connect local food systems and early childhood partners. 

Jun 17, 2022

Gonzalez Publish Research on Latinx LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Belonging

Gonzalez recently published research in the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services. 

Jun 15, 2022

Extension Specialist Lindsey Haynes-Maslow Explores Food Systems, Nutrition, and Public Health in North Carolina Communities

YFCS Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Lindsey Haynes-Maslow discusses exploring food systems, nutrition, and public health in North Carolina communities. 

Jun 13, 2022

Bloom Publish Research on Exploring Models of Local Food Procurements

AHS faculty member, Dr. Dara Bloom, recently published research on exploring models of local food procurement.