Honors and Awards

Join us in celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Our faculty and staff are consistently recognized as leaders in their fields, and our students are awarded for their dedication through numerous scholarships and fellowships.

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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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Jan 7, 2026

Kai Lan Named 2025–26 Goodnight Early Career Innovator

Lan, an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials, leads the Sustainability Analysis and Innovation Lab.

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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.

May 6, 2025

Forest Biomaterials Professor Nathalie Lavoine Wins NSF CAREER Award

Lavoine will use the five-year, nearly $750,000 grant to advance her research on cellulose nanocrystals for the creation of sustainable colors and materials for various products.

Feb 20, 2025

Natural Resources Professors Named 2024-25 University Faculty Scholars

Justin Baker and Mirela Tulbure are among 20 early- and mid-career NC State faculty to be recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the university.

Close-up of copper wolf statue - Martin Hubbe Awarded 2023 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 4, 2025

Tony Rosselli Named Director of Golf Management Program

Tony Rosselli has served as the program's internship coordinator and director of player development since 2021.

Jan 7, 2025

Zakiya Leggett Named to Ecological Society of America Governing Board

Leggett will work alongside other board members to determine the strategic direction of the organization and to provide oversight on key decisions and operations.

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Dec 6, 2024

Erin Seekamp to Co-Lead Climate and Sustainability Academy

NC State has launched a new Climate and Sustainability Academy to unite faculty, students and staff to promote sustainable and resilient solutions to climate and other global challenges.

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Dec 2, 2024

Natural Resources Professors Named Goodnight Early Career Innovators

Justin Whitehill and Kelly Oten, both professors of forestry and environmental resources, are among the 25 NC State faculty to be named to the 2024-25 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators.

Oct 11, 2024

Jack Wang Named 2024 NC State Entrepreneur of the Year

Wang was recognized for his efforts as co-founder of TreeCo Inc., a startup company revolutionizing the forestry industry through the power of genome editing.