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March 18, 2025

Ready for Spring Allergies? Here’s What You Need to Know

Tree pollen is often the cause of most spring allergy symptoms, according to NC State professor Robert Bardon.

February 27, 2025

Trump’s Mass Federal Layoffs Raise Concerns About the Future of Public Lands

America's national parks, forests and other public lands could be facing an existential crisis as the Trump administration continues to terminate thousands of federal employees.

February 21, 2025

How Do Wildfires Impact the Environment?

In addition to altering vegetation patterns and destroying wildlife habitats, wildfires can degrade water and air quality.

February 17, 2025

How Do Wildfires Impact Plants?

Wildfires can have a wide range of effects on trees and other plants in affected areas, according to NC State professor Robert Scheller.

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Dr. Myron F. Floyd

Dr. Floyd previously served as Department Head of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and brings over 35 years of academic experience to the college.

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Join us as we come together to support the students and programs that make the NC State College of Natural Resources...

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Fresh air and blooming flowers. Spring has arrived at NC State. 🌸🌷🌼🧱

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NC State`s Day of Giving really shows the power of the Pack. ❤️

This year, we have a new fund to support students...

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Help us get a head start on NC State Day of Giving by entering the Head Start Challenge today! Complete as many tasks as...

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Meet @ncstateprtm alumni Jude DesNoyer ‘06 and Katie Butler ‘23, the masterminds behind the new initiative called...

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Every year, NC State`s Day of Giving is a wonderful opportunity for our Pack and friends of the Pack to come together to...

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Every year, NC State's Day of Giving is a wonderful opportunity for our Pack and friends of the Pack to come together to support our students. ❤️ One Day of Giving fund that directly supports current and future students is the College of Natural Resources Enhancement Fund. This fund provides support for our greatest priorities, including student scholarships, important initiatives like travel to conferences, professional development opportunities, mental health and well-being resources, and more. 🔗 Check out the "Day of Giving Support Areas" link in our bio to learn how you can join in #GivingPack on Wednesday, March 26.

Last night, students in the James Buzzard Leadership Development Program attended a panel discussion on leadership and...

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Last night, students in the James Buzzard Leadership Development Program attended a panel discussion on leadership and philanthropy at @drink321coffee on @ncstatecentennial. Speakers included 321 Coffee’s co-founder and CEO Lindsay Wrege ‘21; David Fox '94 of Goldman Sachs; Dawn Mason, NC State assistant vice chancellor of partnerships; and Bart Nicholson '81, who established the college's Bart and Pam Nicholson Endowed Scholarship. Moderating the panel was Jennifer Piercy, assistant dean for philanthropy in the College of Natural Resources.

The Spring 2025 CALS & CNR HOT Jobs+Internships Fair was a big success. Thank you to all the students and 75+...

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The Spring 2025 CALS & CNR HOT Jobs+Internships Fair was a big success. Thank you to all the students and 75+ employers who attended!

Mark your calendars for March 26! 🗓️ Save the date to join us in #GivingPack to #NCStateCNR on @ncstate’s annual Day of...

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Mark your calendars for March 26! 🗓️ Save the date to join us in #GivingPack to #NCStateCNR on @ncstate’s annual Day of Giving. All money raised on Day of Giving will support student scholarships, faculty research, facility improvements and much more. During last year’s Day of Giving, the college received 1,046 gifts, totaling more than $2.2 million. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about how you can participate in this year’s Day of Giving.