Charles Scott Whisnant, an NC State professor of animal science, was charged Wednesday with embezzling money from three student groups that he advised. Whisnant, who was an associate professor in the animal science department, resigned Tuesday, one day before he was charged with taking money from the Animal Science Club, the Alpha Zeta Agriculture Honors Fraternity and the Agri-Life Council. NC State University Police began investigating Whisnant after the Animal Science Club notified the authorities about inconsistencies in the club’s financial statements. Authorities charged Whisnant with taking about $65,000 of funds from the groups for personal use.
