Agricultural and Human Sciences

Aug 7, 2024

Mary Kate Lanier Recognized as Outstanding New Advisor by NACADA

NACADA: The Global Network for Academic Advising honored Mary Kate Lanier, academic advisor for the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, as the recipient of the Certificate of Merit in the Outstanding New Advisor – Primary Role Award category for her exceptional dedication and impact in academic advising. 

Aug 2, 2024

What I Wish I Would Have Known as a First-Year Student in AHS

The Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences (AHS) publishes a monthly blog written by students, alumni, and faculty sharing important topics and helpful resources related to the fields of agriculture, extension, and… 

Jul 31, 2024

Rooted in Tradition: From First-Gen Student to CALS Advocate

With her deep roots in agriculture and her transformative experience at NC State, Karis Perry now guides and inspires future generations as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recruitment coordinator. 

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. 

Jul 15, 2024

AHS Welcomes, Awards, Recognitions, and Farewells

We welcome new staff members and recognize and congratulate all who have received awards and nominations for the work they have contributed to the university, college, and department. 

Jul 12, 2024

New Ph.D. Program Boosts Agricultural and Human Sciences

A new Ph.D. program in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences will transform the way graduate students prepare for careers in agricultural leadership, extension education, agricultural education, and family and community sciences. 

Jul 10, 2024

Sanders and Team Awarded JAC Article of the Year

At this year’s Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) conference, Katie Sanders and colleagues at the University of Georgia, Kristin Gibson, Allison Byrd, Tatevik Markosyan, and Alexa Lamm, received the Journal of Applied Communications (JAC) Article of the Year Award. 

Jul 7, 2024

SEE Inside Greek Agriculture: An Immersive Learning Experience

This summer, students had a transformative experience in Greek farming, food production, and cultural immersion, culminating in a deeper understanding of global agricultural practices through a new AHS study abroad course.