Alumni and Friends

Apr 28, 2023

Lauren Langley: From First-gen Farmer to Livestock Agent

Growing up on a first-generation family farm, Lauren Langley gained skills and knowledge that later expanded while at NC State. Learn more about her journey. 

Feb 22, 2023

Dr. Rachel Monteverdi: Against All Odds

YFCS alumni, Dr. Rachel Monteverdi, discusses the obstacles she had to work through to have a successful career and how NC State prepared her. 

Jan 25, 2023

Developing the Future Leaders of Agriculture

Meet AEE Alumni, Jackie Knowles, who is leading the future generation of agricultural leaders as an agricultural education teacher. 

Dec 16, 2022

Alumni Spotlight with Anna Estrada – “You can achieve anything you can dream.”

For our December alumni feature, we have recent graduate, Anna Estrada. She examines her path from immigrant to graduate degree holder. 

Nov 28, 2022

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in the Classroom and Beyond

"Triple Wolf" Byron Green shares his passion for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in the classroom and beyond. 

Oct 31, 2022

Helping Children Thrive: Taylor McDonald’s Mission

Taylor McDonald, alumni of the YFCS program, discusses her mission of assisting children to thrive and how NC State helped her get there. 

Sep 29, 2022

Curiosity, Horticulture, and Education with Hannah Bundy

Recent AEE graduate, Hannah Bundy, expresses her gratitude to NC State and the impactful time she had in the program. 

Sep 21, 2022

AHS Alumni Recognized at CALS Alumni Awards

Three alumni of the Agricultural and Human Sciences Department were recognized at the annual CALS Alumni Awards ceremony this month. 

Aug 29, 2022

Kendra Dowen – Why I Chose a Career in Youth, Family, & Community Sciences

Kendra Dowen discusses why she chose a career in youth, family and community sciences in our next AHS Alumni Spotlight. 

Jul 27, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Taber, Founder of Tabletop Media Group

Tabletop Media Group Founder and AEE Alumni, Kristen Taber, explains her path from extension education to operating a media agency.