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If you have a passion for sustainability, people or the planet, we have an academic major to match.

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Take your career to the next level as a leader in higher education, business, industry or government.

Your Career Starts Before Graduation

Internships, co-ops, research and study abroad are built into the college experience here — giving students real-world skills, confidence and connections before graduation.

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Faculty and students collaborate with industry, government and communities to create innovative solutions for natural resource management and economic growth.

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October 09, 2026

NC State Joins $1.7M Partnership to Address Growing Wildfire Threat to Eastern US

As climate change fuels more destructive wildfires, NC State researchers and collaborators are working to identify long-term research needs for wildfire management and preparedness across the eastern United States.

September 21, 2026

Extreme Heat is Reshaping the College Football Experience

NC State professor Jonathan Casper discusses the impact of extreme heat on college football fans and how universities can adapt to keep the game-day experience safe and enjoyable.

September 18, 2026

Plasma Technology Could Help Plant-Based Packaging Replace Plastic

Researchers have found that using advanced plasma technology to apply layered, protective coatings to the surface of cellulose-based films can improve their water resistance, opening new possibilities for plant-based packaging.

Leaders in Sustainability and Applied Research

NC State’s College of Natural Resources is ranked among the nation’s top programs in forestry, environmental sciences and paper science and engineering. Our graduates are leaders in conservation, renewable materials and sustainable resource management.

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Oct 15

Thursday

Last Day To Drop Course Without a W Grade: 8-Week Session II Only

Oct 16

Friday10:00 AM

Ph.D. Defense: Before the Season Ends: Rethinking How We Understand and Anticipate Crop Loss

Oct 16

Friday12:30 PM

Ph.D. Defense: Forecasting landscape change to support multi-generational Tribal climate adaptation planning

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Just some of our favorite campus scenes this fall. 📸

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Just some of our favorite campus scenes this fall. 📸

#NCStateOnCampus

Video Description: Photo collage of wolf mural in Talley Student Union, Free Expression Tunnel, Court of Carolina, Christina Koch mural at Free Expression Tunnel, Memorial Belltower, Wolf Plaza

🍦 Sweet moments, great company and a lot of College of Natural Resources pride. 🐾

Last week, we welcomed families to campus for an ice cream social during Parents and Families Weekend. This event, hosted by the CNR Offices of Advancement, Academic Affairs, and College Culture and Community, was a special opportunity for families to meet the people who make our college such a welcoming place.

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