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Published on October 27, 2026

NC State Leads $1.79M NSF Project to Uncover How Hydroclimatic Whiplash Fuels Appalachian Wildfires

Researchers are working to determine whether rapid shifts between extremely wet and extremely dry weather conditions increase wildfire risk in the Blue Ridge Ecoregion of the southern Appalachian region of the United States.

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Published on October 12, 2026

Dale Earnhardt Legacy Program Provides Pathway to High-Impact Learning Experiences

The program guarantees admission for select transfer students and provides supplemental funding for them to participate in high-impact learning experiences abroad.

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Published on September 25, 2026

Dan Venditti ’16 Transforms Wood Products Background into Disaster Restoration Leadership

Venditti is leveraging his College of Natural Resources education to drive innovation in the property restoration sector as the president of United Water Restoration Group of Raleigh.

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Published on September 22, 2026

Kathryn Hanks Delivers Memorable Vacation Experiences with Twiddy & Company

Hanks, a fourth-year student majoring in parks, recreation and tourism management, spent the summer as a premier home services intern with Twiddy & Company in Corolla, North Carolina.

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NC State Leads $1.79M NSF Project to Uncover How Hydroclimatic Whiplash Fuels Appalachian Wildfires

Dale Earnhardt Legacy Program Provides Pathway to High-Impact Learning Experiences

Dan Venditti ’16 Transforms Wood Products Background into Disaster Restoration Leadership

Kathryn Hanks Delivers Memorable Vacation Experiences with Twiddy & Company

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America’s Data Center Boom Puts New Pressure on Local Water Resources

Elm Zigzag Sawfly: An Expert Guide to Identification, Damage and Management

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NC State Leads $1.79M NSF Project to Uncover How Hydroclimatic Whiplash Fuels Appalachian Wildfires

Dale Earnhardt Legacy Program Provides Pathway to High-Impact Learning Experiences

Dan Venditti ’16 Transforms Wood Products Background into Disaster Restoration Leadership

Kathryn Hanks Delivers Memorable Vacation Experiences with Twiddy & Company

Thought Leadership

Extreme Heat is Reshaping the College Football Experience

America’s Data Center Boom Puts New Pressure on Local Water Resources

Elm Zigzag Sawfly: An Expert Guide to Identification, Damage and Management

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In the News