YFCS

Jan 11, 2023

YFCS Students In Action: Meet Wesley Berry 

Check out our January student spotlight on YFCS student Wesley Berry. Learn why he chose the YFCS program and the experiences with our excellent faculty. 

Dec 16, 2022

Alumni Spotlight with Anna Estrada – “You can achieve anything you can dream.”

For our December alumni feature, we have recent graduate, Anna Estrada. She examines her path from immigrant to graduate degree holder. 

Dec 12, 2022

TEDXYouth Event Coming to Raleigh

The #PassTheMicYouth extension program will be hosting a TEDx Youth Event in Raleigh in collaboration with Wake County 4-H, Alliance Health, and the John Chavis Community Center. 

Dec 2, 2022

Kim Eshleman Presents at NCFR Conference

Kim Eshleman recently presented at the 2022 National Council of Family Relations annual conference in Minneapolis, MN. 

Nov 14, 2022

From 4-H Agent to Graduate Student: Meet Crystal Starkes

In our November student spotlight, we are featuring Crystal Starkes, a YFCS graduate student. She discusses her path from 4-H agent to future doctoral student. 

Oct 31, 2022

Helping Children Thrive: Taylor McDonald’s Mission

Taylor McDonald, alumni of the YFCS program, discusses her mission of assisting children to thrive and how NC State helped her get there. 

Oct 12, 2022

Spotlight on Hope: Talking to Children and Youth About Race and Racism

Welcome to the Spotlight on Hope blog, which will address pressing family issues in our research, teaching, and extension, as we work to empower youth, families, and communities. For our fourth entry, Dr. Maru Gonzalez will explore the struggles parents and caregivers experience while discussing race and racism. 

Sep 21, 2022

AHS Alumni Recognized at CALS Alumni Awards

Three alumni of the Agricultural and Human Sciences Department were recognized at the annual CALS Alumni Awards ceremony this month. 

Sep 12, 2022

YFCS Graduate Student Awarded the Friday Medal

Joann Blumenfeld, a YFCS Graduate Certificate student, was awarded the 2022 Friday Medal from the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. 

Sep 9, 2022

Helping Children and Families Navigate Grief

YFCS student with a passion for helping children navigate and cope with grief and loss shares her career path and future plans.