N.C. A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

This month, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin visited North Carolina A&T State University's University Farm for a tour showcasing the latest developments in digital agriculture from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Visits N.C. A&T On June 12, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrato...

A warm Aggie welcome to Dr. Felecia Nave, president and CEO of the 1890s Universities Foundation! 👋🏾
During her first visit to Aggieland, Dr. Nave met with deans at the university, toured the University Farm and the Urban and Community Food Complex, and learned more about the impactful research, student engagement and outreach efforts taking place across the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
Thank you for spending time with us and seeing firsthand how we are advancing innovation, education and community impact. Come back any time, Dr. Nave! 💙💛

Passing the torch and paving the way. 🎓✨
At this year’s CAES Student Awards, four graduating seniors shared lessons learned along their journeys at N.C. A&T, encouraging underclassmen to embrace perseverance, lean on community, take chances, and stay committed to their goals. From overcoming self-doubt to finding strength through support systems, their messages reflected the resilience and leadership that define CAES students. 💙💛
Read what they had to say: https://bit.ly/44qzaHV

Today we observe Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and progress.
It is a time to reflect on the past, recognize the significance of this day, and reaffirm our collective commitment to equity and opportunity for all.

🎉 Congratulations to N.C. A&T's agricultural communications team for winning awards from the Association for Communication Excellence at its 2026 conference in Billings, Montana! 💙 💛
🔹 Photographer Rob Brown won gold in the environmental portrait or personality photo category for his outstanding image of Adam Naylor, a Fashion Merchandising and Design student who graduated in December 2025.
🔹 The team won bronze in the newsletter category for CAES News -- check it out: https://conta.cc/4arOsQn
Your creativity continues to elevate storytelling across our community!

History made. Legacy continued. 💙💛
La-Donia Alford-Jefferies is proving what’s possible at N.C. A&T — becoming the first College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Ph.D. graduate with a concentraion in agricultural and extension education.👩🏾‍🎓
From her roots as an animal sciences student to earning her professor’s cowl, her journey reflects resilience, representation and the power of lifelong learning.
Her accomplishment not only honors her Aggie legacy — but also helps pave the way for more women in agricultural sciences and education.
Read her story: https://bit.ly/4oulEfy

North Carolina is well-represented at the 2026 annual conference of the Association for Communication Excellence in Billings, Montana. Communicators from N.C. A&T State, North Carolina State and Elon universities.