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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.

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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Meet Gabby Queen, a rising junior majoring in forest management at NC State. 🌳🎒

Gabby took a leave of absence from her studies to learn more about her passions. Her journey of self-discovery took her everywhere from Tennessee to South America, where she was able to discover her love for serving the land. 

“My experiences showed me that by studying forestry and prioritizing what I really care about, I live a life in service to the land, my communities and myself.”

To find out more about Gabby, click the link in our bio.
Meet Fred Lybrand, a rising sophomore majoring in paper science and engineering. 👋

A native of New Hampshire, Lybrand is one of a few out-of-state students to be awarded a full-ride scholarship to NC State through #NCStateCNR's “Paper Super Scholars” program. 

"The enthusiasm of the faculty and staff, especially Med Byrd and Angie Rush, was something I had not seen in any other program. All of the students seemed to love the program and everyone had an internship offer. 

Once I saw the “WolfPack Baby” pilot plant, I was sold. Regardless of the scholarship, I knew I was going to come to NC State to study."
Happy Fourth of July from the College of Natural Resources! 🇺🇸 🐺
Since his graduation in 1976, George Melton has used his degree in forestry from the NC State College of Natural Resources to pursue an impactful and rewarding career in agriculture. 🌱 🌳

Melton has been involved in agriculture development efforts in communities impacted by war all over the world. “Choosing to major in forestry at NC State was one of the best decisions I have made.” 

To learn more about George, check out the link in our bio.

📸: George Melton (left) with Malek Dowengen, who he hired to construct a wool processing center in Afghanistan as part of the Sheep to Shop project.
On this #NationalHydrationDay, we encourage you to make sure you are drinking plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. 🚰

According to our resident expert Dr. Aaron Hipp, it's crucial to maintain your hydration levels and prevent heat-related illnesses. For the average adult who’s working or exercising outdoors, it’s recommended to drink one cup of water every 15-20 minutes.

🔗 Check out the link in our bio to learn more on how to stay cool this summer.
We're in a summer state of mind. ☀️

#NCStateOnCampus #FirstDayOfSummer