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Alumni

We fuel Pack pride by creating powerful experiences that connect our alumni, friends, students and partners to NC State — and one another — for life.

Making a Difference

Bolstered by an exceptional education and valuable real-world experiences, College of Natural Resources alumni leave our halls ready to work hard to drive innovation and tackle global challenges that affect us all. They are leading the way in fields like sustainability and conservation, paper science, recreation and tourism, public policy, business, law and environmental science.

Our alumni go far, but many also stay near. They are making North Carolina a better home for all its residents by driving three of the state’s top five industries: forestry, wood products, and tourism and golf.

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Aerial photo of a naval ship - No Trees at Sea - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

February 28, 2024

No Trees at Sea

Sandy Wright ‘67 recounts his time at sea with fellow classmates as they embarked on secret voyages to safeguard the United States from nuclear war. 
Logan Jones - Logan Jones Takes a Swing to Expand His Experience - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

December 06, 2023

Logan Jones Takes a Swing to Expand His Experience

Logan Jones recently completed an NC State Online degree program. Currently with the Chicago White Sox, Jones travels often and found the online format helpful as he continued his educational journey. Read more about Jones’ experiences with NC State Online!
NC State graduate Chelly Sundermeyer sitting in front of a sign outside the Federal Highway Administration Colorado Division - Online Distance Education Program Paves the Way - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

November 08, 2023

Online Distance Education Program Paves the Way

NC State graduate Chelly Sundermeyer recently completed the Online Distance and Education Master of Environmental Assessment program. Learn more about Sundermeyer’s experiences and her role as an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Federal Highway Administration Colorado Division!

Stay Connected

The College of Natural Resources is a small community on a big campus. Our faculty, staff and students are a family who learn and solve problems together, support one another and build networks that span the world and last a lifetime.

After you graduate, you remain a valued part of our community. By giving your time, talent and resources to the college, you can support our important work, especially in developing the next generation of natural resources leaders.

Check out some ways you can stay connected with us and with NC State.

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Thank you to all of our alumni, friends, faculty and staff for #GivingPack and making this year’s Day of Giving a...

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Join us all day today, March 26, for NC State’s annual Day of Giving. You make an impact on our students. ❤️ 🐾
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We would love to see your adorable pets on Day of Giving, Wednesday, March 26. ❤️ 🐾

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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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Join us as we come together to support the students and programs that make the NC State College of Natural Resources extraordinary. 🐺🐾 Next week, NC State’s annual Day of Giving will support a multitude of funds that strengthen the college experience for our students. One such fund is the Ronald and Dale Terry Student Assistance and Enrichment Fund, which provides support for students to gain hands-on experience through study abroad opportunities, internships and more. 🔗 Check out the "Day of Giving Support Areas" link in our bio to learn more about how you can join in #GivingPack on Wednesday, March 26.

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

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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NC State's Day of Giving really shows the power of the Pack. ❤️ This year, we have a new fund to support students in the college: the Natural Resources Graduate Student Support Fund. This fund provides support for #NCStateCNR graduate students by covering tuition and fees, research costs, conferences and travel. Funding is crucial to advancing research, addressing sustainability challenges and attracting top talent to the college. 🔗 Check out the "Day of Giving Support Areas" link in our bio to learn how you can join in #GivingPack on Wednesday, March 26.

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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Help us get a head start on NC State Day of Giving by entering the Head Start Challenge today! Complete as many tasks as you can to increase our odds of winning a $1,500 bonus. Together, we can make a difference for future students in #NCStateCNR. 🐺 🐾 ❤️ #GivingPack 🔗 Check out the link in our bio to enter the challenge.

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

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Meet @ncstateprtm alumni Jude DesNoyer ‘06 and Katie Butler ‘23, the masterminds behind the new initiative called Centennial Campus Placemaking. 🌳 🏙️ The initiative is designed to engage and welcome the local community to Centennial Campus. A key aspect is the diverse range of programs and events designed to bring people together, like pickleball and monthly hikes to Lake Johnson. “Our job is to create a vibrant and active place on Centennial Campus for everyone, not just NC State or NC State faculty, staff and students. We want to be open to our private industry partners and tenants who are on Centennial Campus, as well as the local public.” Click the link in the bio to learn more about Centennial Campus Placemaking.

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.

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March 14, 2025

Natural Resources Alumni Affected by Federal Layoffs Speak Out

Courtney Hotchkiss and Julianne Reas were among the thousands of federal employees to recently lose their jobs as a result of the government’s “workforce optimization initiative.”

March 07, 2025

Forestry Alum Reflects on Lifetime of Agricultural Development Work Overseas

George Melton ‘76 has lived quite the life working overseas, using his education in forestry and soil science to help promote agricultural development in war-torn communities.

February 27, 2025

Save the Date: Day of Giving is March 26, 2025

Passion inspired, donor fueled. Join us in #GivingPack to the College of Natural Resources on Day of Giving.