Student Spotlight

Aug 10, 2022

The End of a FFA Era

Elizabeth Espino, an undergraduate student in AHS, recently retired from FFA at this year’s conference after serving as FFA President. Here is her story. 

Aug 8, 2022

Finding Purpose in Agricultural Education

Savannah Currens, an AEE graduate student with a passion for agriculture and education shares her path from transfer student, to ag teacher and future doctoral student. 

Jul 6, 2022

Mentorship, Higher Education, and Supporting Early Childhood Educators

YFCS Student Destinie Pate discusses how the MR program was a perfect fit for her and her growing family. 

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.