Student Spotlight

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. 

Dec 13, 2021

Online Degree Elevates Furloughed Camp Director to Licensing Family Caseworker

Furloughed camp director finds her passion for working as a licensing family caseworker in the foster care industry while earning her masters degree as a student in the NC State Online and Distance Education program. 

Dec 9, 2021

AHS Student Details Her Time as Watermelon Queen

Anna Young, an agricultural science major, reflects on her time as NC Watermelon Queen and her future after NC State. 

Nov 8, 2021

Student Spotlight: Merging Two Distinctive Industries into a Natural Pair

Angelena Castro, a YFCS master of science student, hopes to pursue a career in educational children’s television production. 

Oct 15, 2021

Ag Ed Student Excels on the Field and in the Classroom

The agriculture field was not an interest for Parker Greene until her high school freshman year when she was involuntarily placed into an agriculture class and soon drawn into a… 

Aug 30, 2021

NC State Student Teacher of the Year Discusses Her Journey and Inspiration

An AEE student teacher with a passion for agriculture and education shares her plan on how to turn it into a lifelong career. 

Aug 21, 2021

Student Enriches Family Life Through Research

Parenting is not as easy as it seems and multiple factors can inhibit the normalcy and strong relationships within a household.  

May 19, 2021

AEE Undergrad, Elizabeth Espino, Expands Skill Set to Support Migrant Farmworkers as Agromedicine Institute Intern

AEE undergraduate student, Elizabeth Espino, hones in on skills she gained as an intern with Agromedicine Institute and uses those skills to support migrant farm workers in her community.