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

Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences

Portrait of Dalton Dockery

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. 
Tsharre Sanders

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. 
Portrait of Iliana Santillian-Carrillo

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. 
Workers on Sankofa Farms

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. 
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. 
Young men digging and filling a wheelbarrow

Dec 22, 2020

Giving Back: Kamal Bell and Sankofa Farms

Kamal Bell isn’t your stereotypical North Carolina farmer, and his Orange County farm isn’t your everyday farm. There, he’s not just farming, he’s also teaching — and doing both in ways aimed at raising the quality of life for people in his nearby hometown of Durham. 
A hand beginning to pour a mug full of egg nog

Dec 11, 2020

CALS’ Quick Guide for the Holidays

You’re four steps away from a brighter, better-tasting season. 
A woman walking on a path with her hands on her head

Dec 11, 2020

Why Self-Care is Important During Difficult, Uncertain Times

The Youth, Family, and Community Sciences graduate program publishes a monthly blog written by students and alumni sharing important topics and helpful resources related to the field of family science. 

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. 
A woman walking, wearing a black cap and gown

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.