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Alumni

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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Alum Leads Honduran University, Conservation Efforts Through Pandemic

Wilmer Reyes ’17 discusses his work as a university president and professor in Honduras. 
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5 Unique Paths in the Golf Management Industry

We interviewed five PGA Golf Management alumni to learn about their careers in the golf industry. 
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Jeff Reese: A Life of Devotion, a Legacy of Impact

Esteemed alumnus, Jeff Reese, died October 30, 2019, at the age of 56. An Ohio native, Reese graduated Summa Cum Laude from NC State University in 1985 with degrees in pulp and paper technology and chemical engineering. For more than 30-years, he was committed to the advancement of the pulp and paper industry and worked tirelessly… 

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.

At our college, we work toward a better world.

Get an inside look at how we turn bright ideas into innovative natural resources solutions.

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Parks are a great source of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits, and the path of a park ranger can be very rewarding. @ncstateprtm ‘19 alum Taylor Richardson is following her passions as a park ranger at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. “The College of Natural Resources provided so many opportunities for me to grow personally and professionally throughout my four years at NC State. The courses and professors were amazing and led me to many opportunities outside of the college. At NC State, I was able to start my North Carolina Environmental Education certification, volunteer at Harris Lake County Park, work seasonally at Jordan Lake State Recreational Area, and intern with the National Park Service. Additionally, I utilized the College of Natural Resources Enrichment Fund, through which I applied and was granted funds to support my Alternative Service Spring Break trip to Hoonah, Alaska. Take advantage of as many opportunities as you can. Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Try new things. Work, intern, volunteer, get certified, explore.” — @yorangertay #HowlBack 🐺🐾

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Happy #919Day, Raleigh! 💕 So proud to call this beautiful place home. 📸: Dorothea Dix Park, pre-COVID

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Our love is strong, no matter the size. 🔴⚪️🐺 📸: 3-D prints in @ncstatefb’s Hodges Wood Products Lab

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Five Questions with National Park Service Guide Taylor Richardson

Taylor Richardson '19 talks about her time at the College of Natural Resources and how it prepared her to work as a park guide for the National Mall and Memorial Parks. 

Sam Cook Inducted Into Forestry Leadership Hall

World Forestry Center has honored Sam Cook, executive director of forest assets in the College of Natural Resources, as the 2021 inductee into its Forestry Leadership Hall. 

NC State Alum Katie Levin is Protecting Trees, Promoting Environmental Justice

Levin, who graduated with a degree in environmental technology in 2006, has had a career rooted in protecting natural resources. Now she's the first urban forestry manager for the Town of Cary.