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A historic $10 million gift will transform the future for agriculture students from eastern North Carolina.
Thanks to an extraordinary contribution from NC State alumnus David Peele, CALS is proud to introduce the Peele Scholars Fund, which will fully fund tuition and high-impact experiences for incoming CALS students from eastern North Carolina.
The scholarship will support five incoming first-year students studying agriculture in its first cohort in fall 2027, covering tuition, living expenses, study abroad opportunities, internships and research stipends.
“We have to train undergraduates specifically in NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,” said Peele. “We need folks to think outside of the box when it comes to agriculture. Our state, our economy, and our people depend on it.”
The Peele Scholars Fund was announced today by Chancellor Kevin Howell at Wolfpack Harvest. Learn more about the scholarship at the link in our bio.
Having taught over 11,000 students at NC State, Clyde Sorenson is now being honored with a 2026 CALS Distinguished Alumni Award. 🏆
The three-time NC State alumnus joined the faculty in 1996, and has made curious insect appreciators out of skeptical undergrads and devoted mentees of his graduate research students.
“Virtually every good thing in my life is a direct consequence of the time I have spent here at NC State,” he said.
Read more about his incredible 50-year NC State career at the link in our bio.
High-impact internships, quick pitches. ⏱️
At the CALS Student High-Impact Networking & Experiential Showcase (SHINES) event, students presented on their summer internship, research, study abroad and leadership experiences.
This is what real-world preparation in agriculture and life sciences looks like. 🚀
