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Pack Reflections: Laura Tomkins ’24

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Julianna Welch and Lauren Pharr in graduation gowns, Julianna with a red cap and white sash, Lauren in a red gown with black accents and a black cap. - Meet the Fall 2025 Student Commencement Speakers - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 8, 2025

Meet the Fall 2025 Student Commencement Speakers

Julianna Welch and Lauren Pharr reflect on how the College of Natural Resources shaped their academic journeys and inspired their futures.
Julianna Welch in red graduation attire standing outdoors with autumn trees against a metal wolf statue. - Protecting Land, Honoring Legacy: Julianna Welch's Journey - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 8, 2025

Protecting Land, Honoring Legacy: Julianna Welch’s Journey

With a deep commitment to conservation, Julianna Welch blends her fieldwork experiences and Indigenous heritage to pursue a future in environmental stewardship.
Lauren Pharr in red academic regalia with a black cap and gold tassel, standing against the Memorial Belltower. - Advancing Conversation Through Research and Advocacy: Laren Pharr's Journey. - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 5, 2025

Advancing Conservation Through Research and Advocacy: Lauren Pharr’s Journey

Lauren Pharr is an avian ecologist and science communicator dedicated to wildlife conservation and supporting underrepresented voices in science.
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 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.
Wolf Statue - Two Professors Named Goodnight Early Career Innovators - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 6, 2024

Pack Reflections: Celebrating the Spring Class of 2024

Get to know five students from this year’s graduating class as they discuss their NC State journeys.
A student in her cap and gown stands in front of a bronze wolf statue.

May 6, 2024

Pack Reflections: Shrusti Patel ’24

Shrusti Patel graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental technology and management. She plans to pursue a career examining the impacts of environmental and occupational contaminants on human health.

Julia Egler holding her garduation cap while posing beside the NC State Wellness and Recreation Center entrance sign.

May 6, 2024

Pack Reflections: Julia Egler ’24

Julia Egler graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks, recreation and tourism management. She was recently hired by the City of Raleigh to serve as assistant director of the Lake Lynn Park and Community Center.
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.
Close-up of Laura Tomkins in her cap and gown for graduation.

May 6, 2024

Pack Reflections: Laura Tomkins ’24

Laura Tomkins graduated with a doctoral degree in geospatial analytics. She was recently hired as a senior atmospheric scientist by Karen Clark and Company.