Peyton Tipton wearing her NC State undergraduate regalia

Celebrating Our Graduates

Peyton Tipton came to NC State for a degree in biology and quickly discovered her passion for poultry science. Upon graduation, the CALS graduate will work toward a Master of Physiology.

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

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

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

Pollen Season is Nothing to Sneeze About

Runny nose and itchy eyes aside, pollen plays an important role in our everyday lives. Without pollen, there would be no food.

Pinpoint peak pollen season

Podcast: Farms, Food and You

Karli Moore in front of white and peach colored buildings

NC State Alumna Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar

Karli Moore, a 2016 NC State alumna who is currently a doctoral student at Stanford University’s School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences, is the latest Wolfpack graduate to earn a Knight-Hennessy Scholarship.

Socially distanced men with masks in a barn.

Extension Educates Farmworkers on Vaccination

NC State Extension has trained some 600 farmworkers in North Carolina about vaccination, especially related to COVID-19, and new federal funding will enhance the effort.

Kira Sims: Cultivating Balance in Online Courses

Kira Sims chose to pursue a doctoral degree in horticultural science from NC State because the program allowed her the flexibility to work full time, take online classes, and maintain in-person collaboration.

CALS in the News

Cicadas are showing up in North Carolina but you’ll have to travel west to witness the phenomenon, says Clyde Sorenson, professor of entomology. When could we get the full effect? Sorenson says we’ll have to wait a few years.

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NC State's Memorial Belltower with the sun peeking through the trees

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

The future is unpredictable. With new knowledge and a passion for positively affecting others, our CALS graduates are ready to change the world.

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Construction progress of the N.C. PSI building

How the Chicken Got to the Market

From the hatchery to processing, NC State Extension explains how chicken gets to your dining room table.

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A Leading Advocate

Master’s student Coleman Simpson drew on his leadership skills and agricultural education to write a grant that provides counseling services for CALS students. We highlight him in the latest CALS Magazine.

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May 15

Saturday

Spring Commencement Exercises

May 18

Tuesday9:00 AM

Plant Soil Microbial Community Collaborative (PSMCC) Showcase Event

May 26

Wednesday7:00 PM

Celebrating Our Graduates

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27-to-1

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