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Amanda Kerr

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Oct 6, 2025

CALS Marks Second Year of Record Enrollment

With steady growth and strong retention, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is celebrating record student enrollment for the second year in a row. Meet three of the newest members of the CALS Pack, including agricultural education major Carmela Rossi. 

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Aug 20, 2025

Check Out the Latest Issue of CALS Magazine

Take a peek inside the new issue of CALS Magazine to see faculty, students, alumni and Extension experts at work, making a difference from the mountains to the sea and across classrooms and field labs. 

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Aug 6, 2025

Expedition Extension Highlights Agricultural and Community Outreach

CALS Dean Garey Fox has hit the road to visit N.C. Cooperative Extension centers across North Carolina to learn more about the agricultural and community programs seeding innovation and future generations. 

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Mar 27, 2025

CALS Celebrates a Record-breaking Day of Giving

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences had its biggest Day of Giving ever, raising $13.77 million thanks to the generosity of CALS Pack supporters. 

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Jan 22, 2025

Snow in the Field

From the NC State Dairy Farm to the JC Raulston Arboretum, take a look at our CALS environment dusted in snow. 

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Oct 14, 2024

Discover CALS at the  North Carolina State Fair

From serving up Howling Cow ice cream to petting dairy cows, check out where to find CALS students and experts at the North Carolina State Fair. 

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Oct 9, 2024

Driving Support for Western North Carolina

The superintendents for the Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab and Central Crops Research Station have partnered to collect and deliver supplies to western North Carolina. 

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Oct 2, 2024

Supporting CALS and Ag Communities Following Helene

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is focused on providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. 

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Aug 30, 2024

CALS Gives a Big Wolfpack Welcome to Students

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences welcomed new and returning students to campus last week with a slew of events designed to connect students and build community. 

Red fireworks light up the sky above the Belltower as an explosive end to Packapalooza 2022.

Mar 22, 2024

CALS Celebrates a Successful Day of Giving

The CALS community answered the call to make a difference during this year’s Day of Giving, raising $6.7 million to support the success of our students, faculty and the future of agriculture.