Alumni and Friends

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.

Harnett County Schools Superintendent Aaron Fleming helps Student child

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.

The Memorial Belltower at night, illuminated in red with lots of students at the bottom

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.

up-close view of a cow's face at N.C. State Fair

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…

Nov 5, 2021

Lendy Johnson: Focusing on North Carolina Agriculture Advocacy

Agriculture runs deep in Lendy Johnson’s blood. Her experiences over the years have only increased her appreciation for an industry that she now advocates for on a daily basis.

Oct 29, 2021

How an Alumna’s Creativity Led to Passion

YFCS alumna Hanna Kline turned her search for a nativity scene into a surging small business.