Issac Lewis

Feb 12, 2026

Abi Norton’s Journey from Rural Roots to Plant Breeding Research

Going from limited science experience to conducting hands-on research in plant breeding and biotechnology, Abi Norton has found her place at NC State "on the other side of the textbook." 

Dec 9, 2025

Feeding Communities Inspires Horticultural Science Student Ariana Phouangkeo

Graduating student Ariana Phouangkeo's rewarding journey from food science to the agroecology-urban horticulture major at NC State led her to participate in research, global study abroad programs and a supportive community passionate about agriculture and feeding communities. 

Aug 8, 2025

Horticultural Science Summer Institute Feeds Students’ Love of Plant Sciences

From plant identification to rope-climbing trees, high school students enjoy hands-on horticultural experiences at a weeklong camp at NC State University. 

Apr 30, 2025

Growth-minded Graduates

Though they followed different paths to horticulture and jobs at JC Raulston Arboretum, graduating students Nic Eaton and Evan Villani developed a lasting interest in public horticulture. 

Feb 27, 2025

Healthy Orchids in Fox Greenhouses

Horticultural science and plant pathology students collaborate to test orchids in Fox greenhouses for viruses in cross-departmental activity. 

Jan 23, 2025

Jodi Driedger: Horticultural Science’s Director of Undergraduate Programs

Jodi Driedger’s decades in public education make her a great fit for leading undergraduates into the multifaceted world of horticulture. 

Nov 27, 2024

Green Collar Career Day

NC State University partners with local green businesses to introduce high school students to various aspects of the horticulture industry. 

Nov 18, 2024

Sophia Mozgala Interns with NC State Extension’s Burke County Center

Mozgala’s internship shows how NC State Extension serves a student community at the NC State Extension Burke County Center. 

Oct 17, 2024

Remington’s Mural Livens Up Horticulture Field Lab Classroom

Sarah Remington created a second mural for the Department of Horticultural Science. The mural is located at the Horticulture Field Lab and includes plants from the landscape and department research. 

Apr 16, 2024

Rylee Bays Aces Lonnie Poole Golf Course Internship

Rylee Bays chose to complete her undergraduate internship in the unique setting with the Lonnie Poole Golf Course landscape maintenance crew that provided personal and professional development.