Oct 13, 2023
Alejandra Huerta's passion for agriculture and plant pathology research matches her advocacy for diversity in STEM education and leadership roles.
Jun 7, 2023
Black farmers like Temika Parker find that building social support networks is critical to circumventing systemic inequities in the farming industry and improving their mental health.
Apr 25, 2023
Graduate student Jasmine Gibson is leading the transformation of a grassy patch next to the D.S. Weaver Laboratories into an active, educational space that promotes urban horticulture and farming practices.
Mar 8, 2023
Nannette Smith was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. from NC State in 1973. What happened before and after she earned her doctorate in plant pathology? We caught up with her to find out.
Feb 21, 2023
Deidra Craig, CALS’ distance education coordinator, is passionate about sharing knowledge through online learning programs and social media.
Feb 14, 2023
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.
Dec 19, 2022
Kimberly Hernandez prepares to apply her multicultural knowledge and experiences to educate the next generation.
Nov 22, 2022
CALS international graduate student Andrea Gómez Cabrera believes a diverse and inclusive academic environment benefits the work, research and daily lives of CALS community members.
Nov 21, 2022
Graduate student Chelsi Oxendine is passionate about being involved in her community, and it’s played a significant role in deciding which path to take for her career.
Nov 8, 2022
From finding the best international grocery stores to overcoming a language barrier, Salvadoran Diana Ramirez Segovia has found a community of inclusivity and support at CALS.
