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Some Birds ‘Win’ and Some ‘Lose’ with Sea Level Rise, Expert Says

fisheries wildlife and conservation biology

Gregory holds bird

Oct 28, 2025

5 Questions with Gregory Godwin of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Godwin, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology in May 2024, is now a wildlife conservation biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

Reed holds a spotted turtle

Aug 20, 2025

Thomas Reed ’19 Preserves Wake County Open Spaces

As manager of Wake County Open Space, Reed is at the forefront of efforts to safeguard the county's three nature preserves and nearly 10,000 acres of conservation land.
Black Footed Ferret - Endangered Species Act Revision Could Weaken Habitat Protections for At-Risk Wildlife, Experts Say - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 11, 2025

Endangered Species Act Revision Could Weaken Habitat Protections for At-Risk Wildlife, Experts Say

College of Natural Resources professors Chris Moorman and Roland Kays discuss how a proposed revision to the law could heighten the risk of extinction for certain threatened and endangered species across the United States.
Sami Anthony and Kyle Sampogna - Meet the Spring 2025 Commencement Speakers - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Apr 18, 2025

Meet the Spring 2025 Commencement Speakers

Sami Anthony and Kyle Zampogna will address their fellow classmates and other attendees at this year's ceremony.
A woman holds a group of baby birds in her hand - Natural Resources Student Conducts Research to Save Threatened Bird Species From Extinction - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Nov 21, 2024

Natural Resources Student Conducts Research to Save Threatened Bird Species From Extinction

NC State student Lauren Pharr is conducting research on the federally-threatened bird species for her doctoral degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology. Her findings will shed light on why some broods are losing nestlings.
A metal sculpture of a wolf - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Nov 15, 2024

Meet the Fall 2024 Student Commencement Speakers

Sydney Tomlin and Matthew Snider will take the stage to reflect on their personal journeys and share their perspectives with fellow graduates.
Lainie Powell - Learning in Paradise: Lainie Powell Reflects on Studying Abroad in the Bahamas - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Sep 27, 2024

Learning in Paradise: Lainie Powell Reflects on Studying Abroad in the Bahamas

Powell was one of several NC State students to travel to Andros Island this summer to conduct research on blue holes and other aquatic ecosystems.
Fenton speaks with hikers - Summit Steward Fenton McKown Protects Endangered Plants in the Adirondack Mountains - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

Sep 23, 2024

Summit Steward Fenton McKown Protects Endangered Plants in the Adirondack Mountains

McKown, a junior majoring in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at NC State, recently volunteered with the Summit Stewardship Program to help educate hikers about the fragility of plants in the alpine zone.
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.
Acadian flycatcher perched on a dead tree branch in a marsh.

Jul 1, 2024

Some Birds ‘Win’ and Some ‘Lose’ with Sea Level Rise, Expert Says

Global sea level rise is accelerating every year due to climate change, and it could threaten the very existence of some coastal bird species.