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YFCS Grad Hopes to ‘Fill Gaps’ in Youth Policies in UAE

Student Spotlight

Raina Perez walking onto the basketball court before a game.

Mar 25, 2021

YFCS’ Raina Perez Talks Basketball, Online Learning Amidst COVID

Transfer student Raina Perez has been a valued addition to the NC State Women’s Basketball team. The YFCS graduate student talks about adjusting to COVID-19 and what she's learned off the court. 
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Mar 3, 2021

Meg Anderson Talks About Teamwork, Community and Being an Ambassador

Serving as an Ambassador for the Agricultural Business Management program kept Meg Anderson connected to her peers even when campus was closed. 
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Feb 24, 2021

Senior Ben Rose Shares Unique Journey to CALS

Crop and Soil Sciences students follow different routes in their academic journey, but their goal of agricultural and environmental impact is the same. We caught up with Ben Rose, a senior undergraduate soil science major to learn about his winding academic journey and future plans. 

Feb 4, 2021

Thomas Jefferson Scholars Alumni Profile: Leah Schaubach

Leah Schaubach currently lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she’s enjoyed the expat life for over five years. She’s getting ready to marry the love of her life, a German national who she met in Amsterdam, and plans to move to Zurich for a new job. Schaubach found her way into the technology space after college… 
Sarah Maddry wearing her gown and other graduation regalia.

Dec 8, 2020

Sarah Maddry: Finding a Career Opportunity in Challenging Times

Despite a global pandemic, NC State CALS graduate and former Ag Institute Ambassador Sarah Maddry couldn't have asked for a better senior year. 
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Dec 8, 2020

Ag Institute Grad Now Focused on Bachelor’s Degree

CALS student Colden Bradshaw had never considered college. Now the future Ag Institute graduate finds himself not quite finished with college and NC State as he’s moving on to pursue his bachelor’s degree. 
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Dec 7, 2020

Nutrition Grad Finds Ways to Promote Wellness, from Virtual Reality to YouTube

A passion for food and fitness motivates Yue "Gabby" Xiong. 
Shelby Ferrel holding a sign explaining why agriculture is important.

Dec 4, 2020

Shelby Ferrell: From Oaks Leadership to Plant Progeny

While Shelby Ferrell graduates with a bachelor's degree in agricultural science during a pandemic, she reflects on many favorite experiences of in-person classes and adapting to an “unreal” year online. 

Dec 4, 2020

Online Graduate Wants to Guide Families, Build Connections

Jennifer Vazquez is a fall 2020 graduate with a dedication to helping families and building connections through her degree in Youth, Family, and Community Sciences. 
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Nov 30, 2020

YFCS Grad Hopes to ‘Fill Gaps’ in Youth Policies in UAE

Before turning 40, CALS international and graduate student Rasha Abdullah wanted to do something for herself. So she chose to earn her master’s degree from NC State.