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Student Spotlight

A young couple on a farm with a miniature cow and sheep.

Feb 10, 2020

First Came Friendship, Then Came Love

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumni Taylor and Harrison Jenkins don’t recall their actual first date – they just remember always being together. 
Portrait of young caucasian girl

Dec 18, 2019

Student Olivia Knott Makes Big Impact with Internship at Reynolds American, Inc.

AEE undergraduate, Olivia Knott shares a bit about her experience working as an intern with Reynolds American Inc. 
Portrait of young African American woman with earrings

Dec 16, 2019

AEE Student Tiera George Gains Valuable Research Experience through REACH Program

AEE student, Tiera George shares her internship experience working with the REACH program. 

Mar 6, 2018

Student Spotlight: Oaks Leadership Scholar, Courtney Moore

Share a bit about your experience in the Oaks Leadership Scholars Program.  This program has transformed my perspective on the social injustices happening in the world.  I have learned how… 
NC State student Jacob Nester

Dec 11, 2017

Outstanding December Graduate: Jacob Nester

After losing three fingers working to pay for college, Jacob Nester is ready to teach and inspire the next generation of ag ed students. 
NC State student Amber Page

Dec 7, 2017

Outstanding December Graduate: Amber Page Emerson

As she approaches graduation from the Youth, Family and Consumer Sciences program, Amber Emerson hopes to start a career working with young children and their families. 
Student with float bed used to grow lettuce

Nov 28, 2017

Outstanding December Graduate: Maddie Ciszewski

As NC State student Maddie Ciszewski prepares for a career that brings together her passion for agriculture and for people, she’s been at the forefront of student-led efforts to help others learn more about aquaponics. 
CALS student Abby Whitaker with a cow

Oct 19, 2017

Student Spotlight: Passion for Ag Turns into Life Calling

Four years ago Abby Whitaker was confident that CALS was the place to pursue her passion for agriculture, and today she’s surer than ever. 
CALS student Rachel Brown helping a boy shear his sheep.

Oct 18, 2017

CALS Student Helps “Lil’ Aggies” Make Big Splash at State Fair

Sophomore ag education major Rachel Brown is already living her dream, teaching nine students the ins and outs of animal agriculture and showing them the ropes at the N.C. State Fair. 
AHS Freshman Marybeth Tyndall

Aug 14, 2017

From 4-H to the Brickyard

When 4-H Skillathon champion and second-generation CALS student MaryBeth Tyndall hits the Brickyard on the first day of classes, she’ll already know her way around campus.