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NC State's flagship ice cream flavors expand to more Harris Teeter locations.

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Problem-solving is in our DNA. It's what happens when we Think and Do.

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Graduates celebrate their success with a hug.

Reflecting On The Journey

New grads look back on surveys they filled out for Professor Billy Flowers their first day of freshman year.

How far have they come?

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May 21, 2019

Beloved Teacher and Advisor Carm Parkhurst Passes Away

Award-winning Professor Emeritus Carm Parkhurst of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science passed away on May 19 at age 77. He joined the faculty in 1971 and continued to teach and work after retiring in 2008.

Scientist gives a thumbs-up during a visit to Duke's botanical garden.

May 17, 2019

Spotlight: Bean Zhou Studies Plants Across a Great Divide

Asia and America come together in Bean Zhou’s Ph.D. research on kindred plants and their evolution. A recent award will allow him to study at Harvard’s esteemed Arnold Arboretum this summer.

Fresh NC strawberries for sale at the State Farmers' Market.

Breeding A Stronger Strawberry

Each year, North Carolina strawberries sweeten spring for citizens. Learn how CALS' breeding program strengthens berries for generations.

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Hand-Washing And Animals

Don’t worry, you can still hug Fido and pet that baby goat – just follow these tips from Homegrown.

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Day In The Life: Graduation

ARE's Harrison Walker (and his buddy Nick) take you along for the sea of red caps, the pre-ceremony dance party – and a surprise cameo from Chancellor Randy Woodson.

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Leading the Way

$1.5B

Our agricultural research has a massive economic impact on rural North Carolina.

27-to-1

ROI: NC State Extension's work helps fuel the N.C. economy by delivering solutions directly into the hands of the state's citizens.

95%

Nearly all CALS students with high-need degrees graduate with jobs that have salaries well above the state’s median income.

CALS Magazine

The New Faces of Biochemistry

From your medicine cabinet to your garden fertilizer, nearly every aspect of your life is impacted by biochemistry. Under the direction of new department head Melanie Simpson – and a broad university partnership thanks to METRIC – the halls in CALS’ Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry are buzzing with excitement.

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May31

Friday 3:30 PM

Poultry Pack 4-H Club Meeting

Jun2

Sunday 4:00 PM

Farm to Fork Picnic

Jun3

Monday

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Reflecting On The Journey

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Beloved Teacher and Advisor Carm Parkhurst Passes Away

Spotlight: Bean Zhou Studies Plants Across a Great Divide