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Last Stand on the Rio Grande: Pollution, Drought and a Species on the Brink

forestry and environmental resources

Isis Stamm in a red graduation gown and white stole stands outside a brick building with columns. The sunny day enhances the joyful mood.

Apr 27, 2026

Meet the Spring 2026 Student Commencement Speakers

Isis Stamm and Ana Cubas Baez reflect on their unique paths through the College of Natural Resources as they prepare to speak at the spring 2026 commencement ceremony.
Ana Cubas Baez stands smiling in a graduation cap and gown in front of a brick building on NC State University's campus.

Apr 27, 2026

Ana Cubas Baez ’26 Advances Global Forest Futures

Baez, a spring commencement speaker, reflects on her NC State journey and her research in global forest governance, conservation and climate policy.
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Apr 24, 2026

College of Natural Resources Spring 2026 Award Winners Recognized

Faculty, staff and students were among those honored by NC State for excellence in global engagement, sustainability, extension and teaching.
A field of white-blossomed trees with a backdrop of taller evergreen trees under a cloudy sky.

Apr 22, 2026

Bradford Pear Bounty Program Replaces Invasive Trees With Native Species

A statewide program offers free native trees to North Carolinians in exchange for invasive Bradford pears, restoring natural habitats and biodiversity.
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Apr 20, 2026

Research in Focus: March 2026 Funding Highlights

Discover how faculty in the College of Natural Resources are advancing sustainability and driving solutions to complex global and community challenges through recently awarded grants.
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Apr 8, 2026

What Are the Worst Trees for Allergies?

Hardwood trees are the main source of spring allergies, releasing pollen from February through May that can trigger respiratory symptoms.
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Apr 3, 2026

Amazon Wildfires: Why They Happen and How to Stop Them

NC State experts explain what drives Amazon wildfires, their impact on forests and communities and how policies and technology aim to prevent them.
Dense evergreen forest with a cloud of pollen creating a hazy effect.

Mar 26, 2026

Pine Tree Pollen Unlikely to Cause Spring Allergies

Pine pollen is less likely to trigger allergic reactions compared to hardwood tree pollen. NC State professor Robert Bardon explains why.
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Mar 23, 2026

Research in Focus: February 2026 Funding Highlights

Discover how faculty in the College of Natural Resources are advancing sustainability and driving solutions to complex global and community challenges through recently awarded grants.
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Mar 23, 2026

Last Stand on the Rio Grande: Pollution, Drought and a Species on the Brink

The Rio Grande cooter faces habitat loss, human impacts and environmental challenges. Learn how researchers are studying the species to protect its future.