Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at N.C. A&T SU

02/17/2026

North Carolina A&T State University students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni deeply mourn the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson ’64 - classmate, alumnus, global civil rights icon, and friend. His was a life truly well lived. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Jackson family.

02/01/2026

01/31/2026

The university will move to Condition 1: Reduced Operations from 7 p.m. tonight through 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. This means classes will be held remotely during that span. Students should consult faculty for class expectations. The annual Feb. One Sit-in program will not take place. We are exploring add'l options for the event, which will be released as available. Please review your Aggie email for full details.

09/18/2024

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06/21/2024

North Carolina A&T To Name Its Next Leader
The UNC System Board of Governors is expected to approve James R. Martin II, a current vice chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh, as the next leader of the country’s largest HBCU.

05/03/2024

Congratulations to all nominees and winners of N.C. A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

07/23/2023

Say hello to Oyon Martin! He is working this summer at N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension where he is responsible for documenting visits with small scale farmers in North Carolina. Oyon is a rising senior at North Carolina A&T State University and is majoring in Sustainable Land and Food Systems. We are glad to have you on the intern team this summer Oyon!

06/15/2023

CAES is thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you on your well-deserved nominations for the University Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony. Your outstanding contributions to the N.C. A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has not gone unnoticed, and it is a great honor to have your names among the distinguished nominees.

Aaron Snider, your dedication and excellence as a Cattle Research Specialist have propelled you to be nominated for the University Award for Excellence in Performance. Your unwavering commitment to advancing agricultural research and your remarkable achievements in the field have made a lasting impact on the CAES and the broader university community.

Lalit N Rainey, as an IT Systems Administrator in the Agriculture Extension department, your exceptional customer service skills have earned you a nomination for the University Award for Excellence in Customer Service. Your willingness to go above and beyond in assisting faculty, staff, and students, coupled with your technical expertise, has undoubtedly contributed to the success of the CAES.

Sheryl Robinson, your nomination is a source of great pride for all of us at the CAES. It serves as an inspiration to both your peers and future generations of professionals. We have no doubt that your passion for teamwork and your commitment to achieving outstanding results will continue to make a lasting impact on the field of Family and Consumer Science.

Lynda McGee, your remarkable efforts as an Admin Support Specialist in the Natural Resources & Environmental Design department have earned you a nomination for the University Award for Excellence in Aggie Pride (Going the Extra Mile). Your dedication to providing exceptional support to both faculty and students, along with your commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at N.C. A&T SUment, truly exemplify the Aggie spirit.
It is important to acknowledge that your nominations came among 51 other staff and faculty members from across the university. This fact underscores the significance of your achievements and highlights the exceptional nature of your contributions. Your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence serve as an inspiration to us all.

We would also like to express our appreciation to Dr. Harold Martin, Sr., the esteemed Keynote Speaker, for his valuable insights and words of wisdom. Furthermore, we extend our gratitude to Master of Ceremonies Marc Williams and Mario Lewis for skillfully guiding us through this auspicious event.

Once again, congratulations on your well-deserved nominations, Aaron Snider, Sheryl Robinson, Lalit N Rainey, and Lynda McGee! We are immensely proud of your accomplishments and the positive impact you have made within the CAES and the university at large. Wishing you the best of luck for the University Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony on June 14.

06/02/2023

N.C. A&T’s “Rookie of the Year” researcher, an excellent advisor and an outstanding teacher all earned top awards from the university this month, while a host of grant winners and researchers were honored by the college during end-of-year award ceremonies.
A Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence award was given to Assistant Professor Niroj Aryal of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design.
“He works diligently on teaching skills and is steadfastly committed,” according to his nomination. “Based on students’ needs and learning styles, he uses specific teaching methods with a goal of understanding for all students.”
College faculty were also recognized for their research and staff were recognized for their skills at the CAES Faculty Research and Staff Recognition Awards this month.
“Last year was a banner year, with 34.5 million in grant funding,” said Dean Mohamed Ahmedna. “We’re on track to exceed that amount this year, thanks to your hard work.”
Research award presentations, made by Dean Ahmedna and department chairs, went to Niroj Aryal, Ph.D., Outstanding Young Investigator.
Many faculty were recognized for publication in high-impact journals. Those publishing in journals with impact factors of 2.0-6.0 included Drs. Arnab Bhowmik, Shengmin Sang, Hye Won Kang, Niroj Aryal, Beatrice Dingha, Omon Isikhuemhen, Ghasem Shahbazi, Lijun Wang, Yewande Fasina, Mulumubet Worku and John Ng’ombe.
Award-winning CAES staff included Jacqueline Holden, administrative assistant in the Department of Natural Resources (NRED), who won the Customer Service Award;
Lynda McGee, of NRED, won the Burleigh C. Webb Award for “going the extra mile.”