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Chelsi Oxendine: Native American Graduate Student Improving Her Community

Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences

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Jun 7, 2023

Black Farmers Address Mental Health and Find Strength in Community

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. 
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May 3, 2023

Ag Teacher Earns Third NC State Degree

Doctoral graduate Jason Bullock combines his dedication to agricultural education, FFA and inclusivity to create a welcoming community for students. 
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Apr 19, 2023

Food Systems Communicator Coming to NC State

Katie Sanders, new assistant professor of agricultural communication, is excited to begin interdisciplinary work with students, stakeholders and extension agents. 
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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. 
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Mar 29, 2023

10 CALS Faculty Named 2022-23 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

The program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. 
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Mar 14, 2023

Making Dreams Possible

Scholarship recipient Victoria Cooke can pursue an agricultural education without going into debt, thanks to generous donors and the support of the CALS community. 
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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. 
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Jan 6, 2023

Rhonda Sutton Named Assistant Dean for Professional Development at Graduate School

Rhonda Sutton has been named assistant dean for professional development in NC State's Graduate School starting Feb. 1, 2023. 
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. 
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Nov 21, 2022

Chelsi Oxendine: Native American Graduate Student Improving Her Community

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.