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Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service

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Julianna Welch and Lauren Pharr in graduation gowns, Julianna with a red cap and white sash, Lauren in a red gown with black accents and a black cap. - Meet the Fall 2025 Student Commencement Speakers - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 8, 2025

Meet the Fall 2025 Student Commencement Speakers

Julianna Welch and Lauren Pharr reflect on how the College of Natural Resources shaped their academic journeys and inspired their futures.
Julianna Welch in red graduation attire standing outdoors with autumn trees against a metal wolf statue. - Protecting Land, Honoring Legacy: Julianna Welch's Journey - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 8, 2025

Protecting Land, Honoring Legacy: Julianna Welch’s Journey

With a deep commitment to conservation, Julianna Welch blends her fieldwork experiences and Indigenous heritage to pursue a future in environmental stewardship.
Lauren Pharr in red academic regalia with a black cap and gold tassel, standing against the Memorial Belltower. - Advancing Conversation Through Research and Advocacy: Laren Pharr's Journey. - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 5, 2025

Advancing Conservation Through Research and Advocacy: Lauren Pharr’s Journey

Lauren Pharr is an avian ecologist and science communicator dedicated to wildlife conservation and supporting underrepresented voices in science.
Christmas tree field - 3 Benefits of Genetically-Improved Christmas Trees - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 24, 2025

Endowments Support North Carolina’s Christmas Tree Industry

The funds provide critical resources for studies on tree health, pest control and innovative practices, ensuring growers have the tools and knowledge to sustain the industry for generations.
Close-up of bright orange flames and thick gray smoke rising, capturing the intensity of a fire. - Hurricane Helene's Aftermath Fuels Heightened Wildfire Risk in Western North Carolina - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 4, 2025

Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath Fuels Heightened Wildfire Risk in Western North Carolina

The region faces lasting wildfire danger as storm debris fuels flames and complicates recovery efforts.
The Floating Grove, a wooden open-air structure with seating, is situated between Jordan Hall and Biltmore Hall at the College of Natural Resources, surrounded by trees and greenery. - New Campus Pavilion Offers Sustainable Gathering Space - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 3, 2025

New Campus Pavilion Offers Sustainable Gathering Space

The Floating Grove not only highlights sustainable construction techniques but also provides a welcoming space for students, faculty and staff to gather, study and engage with the campus community.
A view of a snow-covered mountain, trees in the foreground. - When Public Lands Get Political: What a Hatch Act Complaint Says About the Future of Conservation - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Oct 15, 2025

When Public Lands Get Political: What a Hatch Act Complaint Says About the Future of Conservation

A Hatch Act complaint highlights growing political influence in public land management and its potential impact on conservation and bipartisan support.
Longleaf pines in the Croatan National Forest, North Carolina - Hurricanes Can Increase Wildfire Risk, Expert Says - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

Oct 14, 2025

Reviving a Southern Icon: How Science is Securing the Future of Longleaf Pine

A collaborative research effort is underway to enhance the genetic diversity and adaptability of longleaf pine for future forests.
Half Dome at Yosemite is bathed in warm sunset light, creating a striking orange glow on the granite. Foreground features tall evergreen trees. - What a Government Shutdown Means for National Parks - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Oct 13, 2025

What a Government Shutdown Means for National Parks

A government shutdown can limit park access and staff, threatening resources and local economies — highlighting the need for reliable funding to keep parks open and protected.
Sculptures of wolves howling beneath vibrant autumn trees with orange leaves at Wolf Plaza. - Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 26, 2025

Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service

NC State recently recognized several College of Natural Resources alumni and supporters who’ve made meaningful impacts through their careers and support for the Wolfpack.