Black History Month

Feb 20, 2023

A More Diverse, Equitable Future for Natural Resources

Two new programs at NC State are recruiting and training graduate students from traditionally underrepresented groups in order to increase the number, quality and diversity of students in the field of natural resources.

Feb 15, 2023

Meet National Needs Fellow Kayla Stukes

Stukes, a master's degree student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State, talks about the impact she hopes to make through her research and her involvement in the USDA National Needs Fellowship Program.

Feb 14, 2023

Meet National Needs Fellow Rachel Wood

Wood, a doctoral student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State, talks about the impact she hopes to make through her research and her involvement in the USDA National Needs Fellowship Program.

Feb 24, 2022

5 Black Leaders Who Are Elevating the Field of Natural Resources

These NC State faculty, staff and students are building knowledge, justice, and sustainability for all.

Feb 23, 2022

Celebrating Black Excellence: John Grimes is Providing Workforce Solutions

As the senior human resources specialist at NC State's College of Natural Resources, Grimes executes personnel activities and manages faculty and staff appointments.

Feb 22, 2022

Deja Perkins Recognized as One of North Carolina’s Black STEM Leaders

Perkins, a Ph.D. student studying geospatial analytics at the NC State College of Natural Resources, is co-organizer of #BlackBirdersWeek and the BlackAFinSTEM Collective.

Feb 17, 2022

Celebrating Black Excellence: Tira Beckham is Tackling Climate Change

Beckham, a graduate student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, is studying the socio-political barriers to climate resilience in low-income, rural, inland communities.

Feb 16, 2022

Celebrating Black Excellence: Rashawn King is Promoting Parks and Recreation

King, a regional consultant for Recreation Resources Service at NC State, provides grant administration, technical assistance, and educational sessions to parks and recreation departments in North Carolina.

Feb 4, 2022

Celebrating Black Excellence: Angela Allen is Educating Future Leaders

Allen is the director of the environmental technology and management program in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State.

Feb 25, 2021

Celebrating Black Excellence

In honor of Black History Month, we recently spoke with Black faculty, staff and students about their experiences in the field of higher education and their contributions to the College of Natural Resources