Students

Pic of Lance Williams in front of a NC State background

Dec 11, 2025

Cultivating Leadership, Service, and Youth Development

Driven by a passion for service, mentorship, and youth development, Agricultural Science major Lance Williams has transformed his early 4-H experiences into a clear purpose and a future dedicated to strengthening rural communities across North Carolina.

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Dec 8, 2025

Fall CALS Grads Look to the Future

Three soon-to-be graduates reflect on their time with CALS, what they’ve learned and what comes next.

Pic of Lilly Russell, Josiah Saravia and Eleanor Zohn

Nov 11, 2025

Three AHS Students. One State. Big FFA Impact.

Three NC State students from the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences—Lilly Russell, Eleanor Zohn, and Josiah Saravia—are serving as NC FFA State Officers, inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders through service and passion for agricultural education.

a woman sits outside in a field holding a watermelon

Aug 25, 2025

Watermelon Queen Promotes More Than Sweetness

As NC Watermelon Queen, agricultural science major Elle Steinlage is learning the importance of building awareness and support for the farms and companies that feed our communities.

May 2, 2025

Transforming Communities Through Support

Cristal Avalos, a master's student in Youth, Family, and Community Sciences at NC State, is dedicated to empowering families and communities through her work in nonprofits, education, and leadership roles focused on support systems and resilience.

a woman wearing a tiara holding a slice of watermelon

Apr 11, 2025

A Crown and a Calling

Not many college students can say they’ve juggled classroom assignments with media interviews, farm visits and a royal title — but that’s just another day in the life of NC State University’s own North Carolina Watermelon Queen.

Apr 4, 2025

2025 Graduate Student Research Symposium Winners Named

Nearly 200 NC State graduate students presented their research projects during the 17th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, 27 top performers awarded.

Keonte Edmons smiling at a table with a laptop

Mar 12, 2025

Creating Opportunities for All in Agriculture

Keonte Edmonds’ journey from secondary school teacher to Ph.D. candidate at NC State is a testament to resilience, mentorship, and a deep commitment to agricultural education, advocacy, and community building.

Feb 22, 2025

A Chance Discovery

An unexpected Google search led Maris Jones to NC State’s Youth, Family, and Community Sciences program, where she found her passion for youth development and a path to making a lasting impact.

Jan 6, 2025

Sowing Seeds of Change

Libby Blosser, a graduate student in agricultural and extension education at NC State, is channeling her passion for sustainable agriculture and community service into a future career supporting farmers and mentoring youth in her hometown of Columbus County.