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A Nontraditional Path to Academic Success

Author: Emma Macek

Maru Gonzalez taking a picture in front a brick wall

Mar 29, 2023

Building Belonging

Maru Gonzalez, an assistant professor and youth development specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, has dedicated her career to creating affirming and welcoming spaces for and with young people. 
a microphone with a blurred background

Mar 7, 2023

Amplifying Young Voices

Young leaders will have the opportunity to talk about issues they’re passionate about at TEDxYouth@ChavisWay thanks to NC State’s Maru Gonzalez, #PassTheMicYouth, Wake County 4-H and Alliance Health. 
a female NC State graduate at the Belltower

Feb 27, 2023

Alumna Gains Confidence for Medical Career at NC State

Biochemistry alumna Malone Friedman is enrolled in a training program where she will earn her M.D. and Ph.D. with a goal of treating pediatric patients and conducting medical research. 
headshot of Deidra Craig

Feb 21, 2023

Distance Education, Closer Connections

Deidra Craig, CALS’ distance education coordinator, is passionate about sharing knowledge through online learning programs and social media. 
A Canada lynx in the snow staring at the camera

Feb 17, 2023

Studying Wildlife from the Arctic to Caribbean

Nathan Hostetter's data-driven research tracks many different species, including Canada lynx. 
Marcus McFarland with jars of preserved food

Feb 14, 2023

Bringing Black Culture to the Table

As the first Black male to serve as a family and consumer sciences Extension agent in Union County, Marcus McFarland is teaching people to honor their culture as they build healthy habits. 
a couple taking a selfie with a greenhouse in the back

Feb 7, 2023

A “Berry” Sweet CALS Love Story

From meeting at NC State, to traveling the world, to rebuilding a family farm, CALS alumni Austin and Christina Wrenn do almost everything together, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. 
Sydney Seymour in a greenhouse at a biotech company in Ethiopia

Jan 9, 2023

Solving Problems and Building the Next Generation of Engineers

Sydney Seymour, a three-time alumnus from NC State’s Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, owns an international consulting firm. He’s also passionate about training young engineers. 
a group photo in front of the N.C. PSI holiday tree

Dec 19, 2022

N.C. PSI Decks the Halls with First Holiday Tree

The 15-foot-tall, 500-pound tree in the NC State University Plant Sciences Building builds community among researchers and highlights North Carolina agriculture. 
Jonathan Moore taking a selfie with a tractor

Dec 13, 2022

A Nontraditional Path to Academic Success

Crop and Soil Sciences’ Jonathan Moore completes his bachelor’s degree in extension education and sets his sights on a master’s.