Alumni and Friends

Learn about the career paths our alumni set out on to make the world a better place. Discover their dedication to protect the environment, enhance parks and recreation and develop sustainable materials and technologies.

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Apr 23, 2026

Tony Laws Shapes Burlington Recreation System Over Nearly 60-Year Career

NC State alum Tony Laws has led the City of Burlington Recreation and Parks Department for nearly 60 years, expanding local athletics and community spaces.

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Mar 17, 2026

Day of Giving Donors Make Life-Changing Experiences Possible

Support from Day of Giving enables the College of Natural Resources to provide high-impact learning experiences that prepare students to tackle real-world environmental and conservation challenges.

Mar 6, 2026

5 Questions with Antonio Suárez Simancas of Smurfit Westrock

Suárez Simancas '22 has turned his passion for forest biomaterials into a thriving career with one of the world's top sustainable packaging companies.

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Feb 16, 2026

Linde Expands Student Opportunities With Scholarship Fund

The company's Natural Resources Scholarship Fund helps remove financial barriers for students pursuing degrees focused on sustainability and environmental stewardship, empowering the next generation of leaders.

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Feb 13, 2026

Paper Science Alumna Turns Gratitude Into Opportunity for Students

Manon MacAllister '19 has established a new Paper Science and Engineering Scholarship, turning the mentorship that shaped her career into support for future students.

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Jan 26, 2026

$50K Endowment to Support ‘Workhorses of Academic Research’

NC State professor Fikret Isik and his partner, Paula Barnes Cardinale, have made a planned gift to support graduate students interested in production forestry and forest health.

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Jan 8, 2026

Abby Johnson ’25 Turns Passion Into Purpose Through Scholarship Support

With support from the Carroll and Dawn Mann Wildlife Conservation Scholarship, Johnson gained hands-on experience at NC State and built connections that launched her conservation career.

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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.

Nov 21, 2025

5 Questions with Grace Pethos of CaraGreen

College of Natural Resources alum Grace Pethos shares how her sustainable materials and technology background drives her work promoting eco-friendly building solutions and shaping a greener industry.

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Oct 30, 2025

Fundraiser Expands Hands-On Fire Training, Safety Resources for Students

College of Natural Resources students are conducting prescribed burns more safely and confidently thanks to new safety gear, equipment and training opportunities made possible by donor support.