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Elm Zigzag Sawfly May Threaten More Tree Species Than Previously Known

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Feb 20, 2026

Beyond the Olympics: How Curling Promotes Active, Social Lifestyles

Curling isn’t just for world-class athletes. Research finds it helps adults of all ages stay active, hit thousands of steps and build lasting friendships.
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Feb 19, 2026

Environmental Sciences Professor Honored With Outstanding Teacher Award

Megan Lupek, an associate teaching professor of forestry and environmental resources in the College of Natural Resources, has been selected as a recipient of North Carolina State University's 2025-26 Outstanding Teacher Award.
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Feb 17, 2026

Caroline Youngblood Turns Paper Science Experience Into Career Success

Youngblood, a double major in paper science and chemical engineering, is using her academic and industry experience to launch a career in research and development with PepsiCo in New York.
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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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Feb 11, 2026

Research in Focus: January 2026 Funding Highlights

Discover how faculty in the College of Natural Resources are advancing sustainability and driving solutions to complex global and community challenges through recently awarded grants.
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Feb 6, 2026

Climate Change Threatens the Future of Winter Sports

Climate change is altering winter weather patterns worldwide, raising uncertainty about the future of skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports.
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Feb 5, 2026

Elm Zigzag Sawfly: Tiny Invader Poses Growing Threat to Tree Health

Learn how the elm zigzag sawfly damages trees, how to identify it, prevent its spread and manage infestations effectively.
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Feb 4, 2026

Natural Resources Professors Named 2025-26 University Faculty Scholars

Whitney Knollenberg and Rajan Parajuli are among the 20 early- and mid-career faculty to be recognized for their teaching, research and service contributions.
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Feb 3, 2026

Elm Zigzag Sawfly May Threaten More Tree Species Than Previously Known

New research finds the invasive elm zigzag sawfly can survive on Japanese zelkova, suggesting it could pose a greater threat to urban trees in North America.