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Summer Connections

Juntos, a program that usually brings middle school and high school students onto campus, saw success online this summer.

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Aug 13, 2020

Mental Health and the Pandemic: A Professor's Struggle with Bulimia

The COVID-19 pandemic has created hardship and stress for many. Immediately we think about the number of jobs lost and not necessarily mental health. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, an associate professor & extension specialist, shares her struggle with bulimia.

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Aug 4, 2020

Local Food, Local Opportunities

Interest in locally grown food has grown over the past two decades, and the pandemic has brought more attention to this important segment of North Carolina’s agriculture industry. But it’s also brought challenges and opportunities.

Aug 12, 2020

Helping Your Teen With Homework

This year, many parents will take on the additional role of educator with virtual learning at home. NC State Extension has a few helpful tips and suggestions when it comes to helping teenagers with their homework.

Aug 10, 2020

Ken Anderson: The Good Egg

Ken Anderson’s work as a poultry scientist hasn’t been glamorous, but he’s had an incredible impact on an industry important in North Carolina and beyond.

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Aug 6, 2020

Study Could Lead to Power Over Parasite

Researchers find genetic targets for controlling the New World screwworm, a deadly insect pest that feeds on livestock, wildlife, pets and even humans in the Western Hemisphere.

Beaming With Excitement

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson thanks supporters of the NC State University Plant Sciences building as members of our community sign the final beam being placed into the building. The facility is expected to open in the winter of 2022.

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Freezing Bulk Poultry at Home

Candice Christian, consumer and retail food safety expert with NC State Extension, talks us through the basics of packaging and freezing poultry for optimum freshness and safety.

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Safely Sanitizing Surfaces at Home

For most of us, having a sick loved one at home compels us to sanitize frequently used surfaces. But how well do commonly used cleaners actually sanitize?

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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

Dean Linton at the PSI construction site.

Scissors and Shovels: A Year of Transformation

In just one year, CALS saw six new major projects either break ground or open doors – the largest infrastructure expansion in college history. A look at what’s up, what’s next and why you should care.

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The Secondary Risk Society: Risk & Decision-Making in the 21st Century

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