Students

Nov 11, 2024

Leading Agricultural Change in Native American Communities

CALS student Howard Jacobs’ interest in agriculture, his Lumbee community and leadership drive him to seek meaningful connections between his heritage and his work while making a lasting impact through education, outreach and policy. 

Nov 1, 2024

Spreading Their Wings

In honor of First-Generation Celebration Week, CALS cheers on our vibrant, dynamic students and shares their stories of pride, resilience and optimism. Meet a few of our first-generation go-getters. 

Oct 4, 2024

I Am CALS: Gaebryl Vives

Agricultural science student Gaebryl Vives has found a growing purpose working as a program assistant at NC State Extension’s Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which provides fresh produce to people facing food insecurity. 

Sep 6, 2024

Turning Challenges into Change

Transforming her past challenges into a mission, Ana Arreola-Chapa empowers families through education, cultural understanding, and community support. 

Aug 21, 2024

Advancing Agriculture

With a background in journalism and a passion for agricultural development, doctoral student Joseph Gakpo hopes to leverage his education to make a difference in his native Ghana. 

Aug 9, 2024

From City Streets to Agricultural Fields

Transitioning from urban life to agricultural fields, Saifur Rahman, a doctoral student in the AHS department is driven by a passion for nature and food security, while actively contributing to the university community and planning a future in academia. 

Jul 22, 2024

AHS Undergraduate Claims National Study Abroad Award

Lance Williams, a Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences undergraduate, received the McKenzie Study Abroad Award from the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. 

Jul 19, 2024

Exceptional Work Earns Saifur Rahman Prestigious Fellowship

Saifur Rahman, a doctoral student in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at NC State, has been awarded the Mansour Doctoral Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year, recognizing his outstanding research and academic achievements. 

Jul 17, 2024

Committed to Community Wellness

Through her roles at the Poe Center for Health Education and the Wellness and Recreation Center on campus, Emma Hardy, a dedicated master's student in YFCS, combines her passion for health education and wellness. 

Jun 7, 2024

Hailey Eason’s Path to Agricultural Education and FFA Leadership

As her time as an NC FFA officer ends, Hailey Eason reflects on her passion for agricultural education through hands-on experience and leadership roles.