YFCS

Apr 24, 2024

Empowering Aging and Disabled Communities

Discover Susan McGuire's inspiring journey in advocating for aging and disabled communities, connecting individuals to essential resources and making a lasting impact. 

Apr 22, 2024

Amplifying Youth Voices: Empowering Young People Through Storytelling

Amplifying Youth Voices: A Storytelling for Social Change Curriculum, developed by NC State University, equips young people with the tools to inspire informed action and drive sustainable social change through storytelling and collaboration. 

Mar 5, 2024

Empowering Faith Communities with Christian Woods

Growing up with parents immersed in the education field, Christian Woods found himself engaged with families, youth, and communities from an early age. Learn more about his passion for the faith communities. 

Feb 25, 2024

Jawan Burwell’s Journey: From Camp Counselor to Youth Advocate

Spending several summers working as a summer camp counselor, Jawan Burwell started his venture into supporting youth and families. Though he had found his passion, it wasn’t a direct path… 

Dec 20, 2023

Empowering Youth as an Advocate

Molly Crum, a YFCS alum, found a profound passion for empowering youth. She took this passion into her higher education at NC State and into her career. 

Oct 25, 2023

Embracing the ‘Think and Do’ Philosophy in Community Engagement

Stacie Kinlaw has exemplified the 'Think and Do' philosophy both during her time at NC State and in her role as the current community engagement manager for Robeson County Partnership for Children 

Sep 11, 2023

Merging Football and Life Coaching: A Conversation with Alec Cobb

As life coaching continues to grow, learn how NC State football offensive graduate assistant and YFCS graduate student, Alec Cobb, is using it on the football field. 

Aug 18, 2023

Helping Cultures Survive and Children Thrive

YFCS alumnus Amma Gatty's beliefs lie at the core of her engagement with youth as the Founder and Executive Director of Culture Encounters. Learn more about her journey through the AHS alumni spotlight. 

Aug 4, 2023

Community and Connection in Barcelona and the Camino de Santiago

Fostering Intercultural Competence, Personal Growth, and Global Understanding. Learn more about the first study-aboard program offered by the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences. 

Jul 28, 2023

Empowering Families and Communities Through Family Science

Transforming Lives through Family Science: Sudha Sankar's Journey from Combating Violence to Empowering Communities and Students.