🍦 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.

The 2027 Ag, Sciences and Natural Resources Career Expo was a big success! ✨💼

Thank you to all the 1,500+ students and 100+ companies in attendance.

Last week, students in the James Buzzard Leadership Program enjoyed a “HiveMind” experience with Bee Downtown in Durham. 🐝

The experience was designed to serve as a launching point for students to elevate their performance, deepen their relationships, foster a stronger sense of community within their own “hive,” and build lasting morale.

The two-hour program began with an hour-long Hive Tour, where students learned how to carefully open up a hive, use a smoker and more. In addition, there was a keynote with Leigh-Kathryn Bonner `15, founder and CEO of Bee Downtown. During her talk, Leigh-Kathryn discussed lessons from her own career as an entrepreneur and leader.

Students deeply resonated with the experience and walked away with meaningful insights and valuable lessons they could carry forward. One student said, “One thing that really stood out to me was when Leigh-Kathryn was mentioning how bees react when something goes wrong with their hive. Instead of focusing on themselves, they immediately focus on protecting and helping each other so they all survive.”

“This made me think about how important it is for leaders to put others first and support their team, especially during difficult situations. In the future, I want to be a leader who emphasizes being empathetic and considerate of others by taking the time to understand their perspectives and recognize their needs.”

📸: Check out highlights from the experience.