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Murry poses with new book

Jul 24, 2024

Murry Burgess ’23 is Mentoring the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders

Burgess is an assistant professor of wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture at Mississippi State University. She graduated with a doctoral degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology from NC State in 2023.

Wide-angle photo showing the exterior of the historic lodge at Slocum Camp in Rougemont, North Carolina - New Campaign Hopes to Bring New Life to Forestry Summer Camp - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 18, 2024

Forestry Alum’s Gift Supports Great Room Renovation at Slocum Camp

Scott Wallinger '60 has donated funds to support the renovation of the Great Room at Slocum Camp at the George Watts Hill Demonstration Forest.

Carson Shaner talks to a softball player on the field.

Jun 10, 2024

5 Questions with Director of Softball Operations Carson Shaner

Shaner graduated from NC State in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in sport management and in 2023 with a master's degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management.

Joshua Lambert poses with his dog in front of a mountain.

May 2, 2024

Joshua Lambert ‘19 Looks Back on His Paper Science and Engineering Experience

Lambert, who graduated in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in paper science and engineering, now works as a papermaking operations manufacturing engineer at Proctor & Gamble.

Rania poses next to Gov. Cooper

Apr 5, 2024

Rania Hassan ’19 is Helping Shape NC’s Environmental Policies

Hassan, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences and a concentration in environmental policy, now works as a policy assistant for the North Carolina Governor's Office.

Vinicius poses in front of mountain landscape

Mar 5, 2024

5 Questions with Geospatial Software Engineer Vinicius Perin

Perin graduated in 2022 with a Ph.D. in geospatial analytics from NC State. He now works as a geospatial software engineer for Planet Labs in San Francisco, California.

Aerial photo of a naval ship.

Feb 28, 2024

No Trees at Sea

Sandy Wright ‘67 recounts his time at sea with fellow classmates as they embarked on secret voyages to safeguard the United States from nuclear war. 

Brendali poses outside - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 8, 2024

Brendali Carrillo ’18 Discusses Her Path to Parks and Recreation

Carillo graduated from NC State with a master's degree in parks, recreation and tourism management. She now works as a research professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences in Lima, Peru.

Katie Payne poses at lab - 5 Questions with Research and Development Engineer Katie Payne - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 5, 2024

5 Questions with Research and Development Engineer Katie Payne

Katie Payne graduated in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in paper science and engineering and chemical engineering. She now works as a staff scientist at Solenis in Wilmington, Delaware.

Headshot of Kelsey Mills - Kelsey Mills '21 Awarded Governor's Award for Excellence - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 6, 2023

Kelsey Mills ’21 Awarded Governor’s Award for Excellence

Mills, a research technician in the College of Veterinary Medicine, graduated from the NC State Center for Geospatial Analytics in 2021 with a master's degree in geographic information science.