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Graduation to Vocation: Promoting Sustainability through Forest Management

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Casey poses outdoors in front of forest backdrop

Mar 13, 2026

A New Mission in the Woods: Casey Carlton Reflects on His Journey From Service to Stewardship

Casey Carlton, a third-year student at NC State and former Coast Guard member, shares his lifelong passion for public lands and his ongoing journey in forest management and conservation.
Gabby stands before mountain view - Gabby Queen '27 Takes a Step Back to Find a Way Forward - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 13, 2025

Gabby Queen ’27 Takes a Step Back to Find a Way Forward

After taking a leave of absence to gain some perspective, Queen has found purpose and success as she pursues a bachelor's degree in forest management.
A student in his cap and gown stands in front of a concrete building.

May 6, 2024

Pack Reflections: Cory Norris ’24

Cory Norris graduated with a bachelor's degree in forest management. He plans to attend graduate school to study geographic information systems.
Mary Marriott hugs a tree - Forestry Student Mary Marriott Awarded Prestigious Scholarship - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 1, 2023

Forestry Student Mary Marriott Awarded Prestigious Scholarship

Mary Marriott, a junior majoring in forest management, has been awarded the Nicholas M. Curtis Memorial Scholarship Endowment from the North Carolina Forestry Association.

Meet Giacomo Fagan

Apr 15, 2020

Meet Giacomo Fagan

Giacomo Fagan has accomplished a lot during this time at NC State, which he credits to being the College of Natural Resources CONNECT program.
Meet Madison Dezarn

Apr 13, 2020

Meet Madison Dezarn

Madison Dezarn is studying forestry and hopes to empower more women to enter this typically male-dominated field.

Student hiking in Chile

Apr 15, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Promoting Sustainability through Forest Management

College of Natural Resources graduate Wilder Person wants to help others through forest management.