Student Spotlight

Jun 6, 2022

Student Spotlight: Nassib Mugwanya, EdD ‘22

Nassib Mugwanya, an AEE doctoral student, reflects on his time at NC State and his future goals. 

May 11, 2022

Jana Hunter: Meet One of Raleigh’s Rising Middle School Agriculture Teachers

Starting in July, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate Jana Hunter will teach two agriculture courses and start the FFA program at the school. 

May 9, 2022

La Toya Hardin ‘22 on Supporting Fellow Veterans Through Family Life Coaching

La Toya Hardin, Army veteran and YFCS Graduate Student, discusses her path from the military to the YFCS graduate program and her focus on veteran mental health support. 

Apr 7, 2022

Lucas Seijo on Internships, Oaks Leadership Scholars Program, and Future Plans

Senior agricultural science major, Lucas Seijo, talks about his passion for leadership starting with FFA and growing with The Oak Scholars program. 

Mar 16, 2022

Scholarships Provide Opportunity for First-Generation Student

Elizabeth Espino is the recipient of several scholarships thanks to the generosity of several donors. 

Mar 10, 2022

Amira Alexander ‘15, ‘22 on Family Life, Community Empowerment, and Purpose

YFCS graduate student, Amira Alexander, discusses how NC State has influenced her family life, community empowerment, and purpose. 

Feb 9, 2022

Maddy Teno ‘22 Finds Her Fit in Agricultural Science

Maddy Teno discusses her path from the Exploratory Studies program to finding her passion in Agricultural Science and landing an internship with TARGAN. 

Jan 27, 2022

Jefferson Scholar Alisa Andrews Is Making Sustainable Differences

Alisa Andrews is using her two degrees to make a difference in her local community by focusing on sustainability and agriculture. 

Jan 13, 2022

“Take the Next Right Step”: A Conversation with Kimberly Eshleman

YFCS Student, Kimberly Eshleman, discusses her transition from staff member to student and what it's like to be part of the last group of admitted students for the YFCS program. 

Dec 16, 2021

Passion for Helping Families Inspires Online Grad to Cross the Finish Line

Online graduate overcomes health obstacles to earn her degree with her passion for helping others as a guiding force throughout her educational journey.