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Jan 28, 2025

‘Magic Zac’ Among Youngest to Lead a Community College

The County Compass
Pamlico Community College’s Acting President Zac Schnell, who has served as the institution’s chief administrator since November, has been appointed to the college’s top job permanently. Schnell earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the NC State College of Natural Resources.

Jan 28, 2025

College of Natural Resources Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List

We are pleased to announce the NC State College of Natural Resources students who met the Dean’s List qualifications with their academic achievements in fall 2024. Congratulations on your hard…

Jan 26, 2025

North Carolina’s Rising Wildfire Risks

WFAE 90.7
Robert Scheller, associate dean for research and professor of forestry and environmental resources at North Carolina State University, discusses how North Carolina's changing climate makes the state prone to potential wildfires.

Jan 24, 2025

How Might Tariffs and Deportations Affect Affordable Housing Development?

Shelterforce
NC State professor Rajan Parajuli told the College of Natural Resources News that “tariffs unequivocally work towards pushing domestic lumber prices higher. When that happens, it usually adds up to higher costs for consumers.”

Jan 23, 2025

How Do Wildfires Impact Water Quality?

High-intensity wildfires can remove vegetation and reduce the ability of soils to take up water, leading to increased runoff of ash and other pollutants into waterways.

Jan 20, 2025

Parks and Recreation Alumni Making Centennial Campus A Vibrant and Active Community Space

Jude DesNoyer '06 and Katherine “Katie” Butler '23 are the brains behind a new initiative known as Centennial Campus Placemaking, which aims to attract the local community to Centennial Campus.

Jan 17, 2025

Students Gain Hands-On Experience With Local Engineering Firm

College of Natural Resources students gain valuable skills through internships with many employers, including Raleigh-based engineering consulting firm Terracon.

Jan 16, 2025

Study Examines How Climate Change Has Shaped Coastal Forests Over the Last Decade

A new study finds that climate change may have a range of contrasting effects on coastal forests, both slowing and enabling growth in areas where sea levels are rising and storms are more common.

Jan 16, 2025

Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now

WIRED
Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, an associate professor of forestry and environmental resources at North Carolina State University who has studied PurpleAir sensors, says the safest bet for anyone concerned about air quality is to trust the highest number or color level among different services.

Jan 16, 2025

BC Projects $69 billion Economic Loss From Proposed US Tariffs By 2028

Lesprom Network
Experts indicate that the tariffs could disrupt the U.S. lumber supply chain. Rajan Parajuli, an NC State University professor, highlights that Canada exported 28.1 million m3 of softwood lumber to the U.S. in 2023, mainly for construction. The proposed tariff would add a 25% tax on these imports, likely raising U.S. domestic lumber prices and affecting the housing market by increasing building material costs.