Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences

Aug 2, 2021

Alumna Shares Experience as an Agricultural Science Teacher

NC State alumna Ally Edwards is a driven and passionate agricultural science teacher. Edwards talks about her journey and the steps she took to achieve her dreams. 

May 19, 2021

Haynes-Maslow Tapped for Vaccine Education Program

A CALS associate professor will help guide market research for a national vaccine education program involving USDA-NIFA, the CDC and the Cooperative Extension System. 

May 13, 2021

Graduate Student Balances Career, Master’s Program

Molly Crum's passion for learning inspired her to pursue a Master of Youth, Family, and Community Sciences from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

May 10, 2021

A Leading Advocate: Master’s Student Coleman Simpson

Master’s student Coleman Simpson drew on his leadership skills and agricultural education to write a grant that provides counseling services for CALS students. 

May 7, 2021

Graduating with an NC State Online Master’s Degree, Daryl Anderson Brings New Expertise to Full-Time Job

More than 30 years ago, a livestock agent suggested that Daryl Anderson attend NC State to become an extension agent. Now as an employee, Daryl is thrilled to earn his master’s degree. 

May 3, 2021

I AM CALS: Dalton Dockery Wins Public Service Award

Meet the winner of NC State’s 2020 Award of Excellence in Public Service, who’s served as Extension director for Columbus County through hurricanes and racial tension. 

Apr 26, 2021

Tsharre Sanders: Keeping the Faith

Tsharre Sanders’ passion for making sure Christian LGBTQ youth maintain their faith stems from her own personal story. Upon graduating this spring, the CALS graduate student will attend divinity school in Georgia. 

Apr 14, 2021

It Takes a Pueblo: Latinx Leader Iliana Santillán

Personal experience, a master’s degree from CALS and directing Juntos inform an alumna’s leadership of a Raleigh nonprofit advocating for Latin American families and students. 

Apr 12, 2021

Regaining What’s Been Lost

Doctoral student Kamal Bell founded an unconventional farm where bees and agriculture help build educational bridges for young African American men. 

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.