Students

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. 

May 13, 2024

Fostering Well-Being for Immigrant Families

Maria Angelica Guzman's journey from Chile to NC State has been a testament to her passion for family life education, culminating in her graduation with a master's degree in YFCS and her impactful work supporting immigrant families. 

May 8, 2024

Turning of the Tassels

Spring 2024 commencement took place this past Saturday at PNC Arena, with 6,667 students turning their tassels and becoming proud Wolfpack alumni. Their journey, started during the COVID-19 pandemic, took them many places throughout campus and around the world, and now they’re ready to start a new journey. Here, we survey some of their stories, how NC State shaped lives, and how they plan on taking Think and Do into the future. 

Apr 10, 2024

Journey to Excellence: Jillian Ford’s Path in Agricultural Education at NC State

Growing up around her family’s wholesale plant nursery in eastern NC, Jillian Ford developed an appreciation for agriculture. Learn how she turned that into three degrees from NC State.