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Apparel Industry Leaks Millions of Tons of Plastic Into Environment Each Year, Study Finds

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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.
Cadence poses outside Jordan Hall

Nov 8, 2024

Cadence Davis ‘28 Wants a Sustainable Future for Fashion

Davis is combining her passion for sustainability and fashion in hopes of someday improving an industry that has long been criticized for its environmental impacts.
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Nov 5, 2024

From Student to Professor: Ting-Feng Yeh Returns to NC State to Join Forest Biomaterials Faculty

Yeh, who graduated with a doctoral degree in wood and paper science from NC State in 2005, has returned to his alma mater to serve as an associate professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.
Lainie Powell snorkeling in the Atlantic Ocean.

Oct 15, 2024

The Planet is Our Classroom

College of Natural Resources students gain valuable career skills and cultural knowledge through study abroad.
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Oct 2, 2024

Port Strike Could Reignite Toilet Paper Shortage — But Don’t Panic, Expert Says

Whether the strike results in a toilet paper shortage depends on how long it lasts, according to one NC State professor.
Portrait of Jingxin Wang.

Sep 26, 2024

Jingxin Wang Named Reuben B. Robertson Professor

Wang has served as professor and head of the Department of Forest Biomaterials since January 2024. He has more than 20 years of experience in teaching, research and outreach.
A group of students standing in front of a van.

Sep 24, 2024

A Paper International Experience: Rick Conner Reflects on Studying Abroad in Finland

Rick Conner, a senior majoring in paper science and engineering, discusses his journey to Finland to gain an international perspective on pulp and paper manufacturing operations.

Jul 31, 2024

Distinguished Professorship Established in Honor of Hasan Jameel

A gift from Hal Lawton ‘96 and his wife Joanne has established the Dr. Hasan Jameel Distinguished Professorship to support the activities of a professor in the Paper Science and Engineering program at NC State.
Sunkyu Park holds a bottle of biocrude.

Jul 18, 2024

Sunkyu Park Named Jordan Family Distinguished Professor

As the newest Jordan Family Distinguished Professor, Park will lead the development of lignin-based products to decarbonize the pulp and paper industry. 

Jul 16, 2024

Apparel Industry Leaks Millions of Tons of Plastic Into Environment Each Year, Study Finds

A new study finds that waste from the global apparel industry is leaking millions of tons of plastic into the environment each year – an overlooked pollution source which may be getting worse over time.