College of Natural Resources

Jan 23, 2023

New NC State Crowdfunding Projects Launch

NC State Crowdfunding has launched seven new projects this winter to connect the Wolfpack community with causes they are passionate about and that help our students, faculty and staff bring their ideas to life. 

Jan 9, 2023

Nicholson Scholarship Supports First-Generation Paper Science Students

The Bart and Pam Nicholson Endowed Scholarship, established by its namesakes in 2021, provides financial support for first-generation students in the paper science and engineering program who have completed their first year in the College of Natural Resources and who belong to historically underserved or marginalized populations. 

Jan 9, 2023

Ivana Mali Named Distinguished Scholar for Conservation Biology

Ivana Mali, an associate professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, has been named the Ecology Wildlife Foundation Distinguished Scholar for Conservation Biology. The position was recently created through a generous gift from the Ecology Wildlife Foundation, a donor-advised fund dedicated to supporting organizations in North Carolina that encourage environmental conservation and education. 

Dec 12, 2022

Natalie Locklear: Goodnight Spotlight

Not only has Natalie Locklear ’25 found support through the Goodnight Scholars program, but the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and Native American Student Association at NC State also provide her with connections to the Native community she didn’t have in primary and secondary school. 

Nov 28, 2022

New CNR Program Aims to Grow Tomorrow’s Leaders

The new James Buzzard Leadership Development Program, which is expected to launch in the spring of 2023, is a year-long program targeting upper-level undergraduates who are within three semesters of graduation. The program was established through a gift to the College of Natural Resources by the late James “Jim” Buzzard, a 1976 pulp and paper technology alumnus, and will provide students with cumulative leadership experiences such as the CNR Student Ambassadors, Shelton Leadership, Sustainability Steward or similar programs. 

Nov 14, 2022

CNR Names New Assistant Dean for College Advancement

Jennifer Piercy has been selected as the College of Natural Resources’ new assistant dean for college advancement and president of the NC State Natural Resources Foundation. The CNR alumnus brings 10 years of board management, fundraising, alumni relations, communications, leadership and management experience to this position and was instrumental in closing several major gifts to the college during the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign. 

Oct 31, 2022

Forestry Professor Fikret Isik Named Fulbright Scholar

Fikret Isik, a professor of forestry and environmental resources and the co-director of the Tree Improvement Program at NC State, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. Beginning in February 2023, Isik will spend nearly a year conducting research on and teaching courses about quantitative genetics and its applications to plant and animal breeding at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa campus. 

Oct 25, 2022

Park Scholar Isaac Drown Talks About His Journey to NC State

Isaac Drown, a freshman studying parks, recreation and tourism management in the College of Natural Resources, is one of 42 NC State students to be named to the 27th class of Park Scholars. We recently spoke with Drown about his journey to the College of Natural Resources and the impact he hopes to make through his work in the Park Scholars program. 

Oct 11, 2022

Paper Science Alumnus Establishes Scholarship to Honor Mother

Ed Melton, Pulp and Paper Science and Technology class of 1977, has long wanted to find a way to thank his mother for working so hard to ensure that he got an education. So, Melton and his wife, Judy, have endowed the Frances Melton Scholarship for students majoring in paper science and engineering. 

Aug 22, 2022

New Karla A. Henderson Distinguished Professor Named

The College of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that Corey Johnson has been selected as the new Karla A. Henderson Distinguished Professor, the first funded distinguished professorship in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.