Alumni and Friends

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! 

May 30, 2022

Agriculture, Leadership, and Goats: Kaena Wallace Prince’s NC State and Career Journey

AEE Alumni, Kaena Wallace Prince, her path to NC State, working as an agent and owning a goat farm. 

Apr 28, 2022

Chrissy Haynes ‘07 ‘19 Serves Her Community as Montgomery County Extension Director

Chrissy Haynes, Montgomery County Extension Director and extension education alumni, discuses her path from internship to county director. 

Mar 30, 2022

Harnett County Superintendent Grateful for Wolfpack Roots

Harnett County Schools Superintendent Aaron Fleming reflects on his experience as a high school student studying agriculture and participating in FFA that motivated him to join the Wolfpack and pursue a career in agricultural education.  

Feb 28, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Ivery Turns Passion into a Career

YFCS Alumni, Niambi Ivery, discusses how the program assisted her with a career change and provided her with the tools and skills to excel in her new career path. 

Feb 7, 2022

‘We Share a Kinship’: Black Alumni Society Fosters Connection, Community

Learn about the Black Alumni Society, a tight-knit group that links past, present and future Black NC State students. 

Jan 31, 2022

‘Triple Wolf’ Mark Blevins Makes an Impact through NC Cooperative Extension

Triple NC State graduate Mark Blevins discusses his love for the university and his passion for extension in this month's alumni spotlight. 

Dec 12, 2021

Alumna Applies Knowledge to Support Parents, Caregivers and Children

AHS alumna Kylie Rymanowicz reminisces on her time at NC State and how she applies the skills and knowledge she gained here to support parents, caregivers, and children. 

Nov 29, 2021

AHS Alumni Spotlight: A Lifelong Learner Comes Full Circle

Shepherd Stearns, an agricultural and extension education alumnus, credits NC State for preparing him to work with dairy farmers to expand their enterprises. 

Nov 11, 2021

AHS Alumni Spotlight: Lifelong Learner Comes Full Circle

Shepherd Stearns grew up on a dairy farm, and now serves as a value-added dairy extension specialist for the University of Tennessee’s Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program (SDBII). What brought his career…