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Oct 2, 2017

Economic Perspective: Today’s Financial Challenges

Every generation faces its own financial issues. What are the challenges for this current generation as they start their careers?

Sep 29, 2017

You Decide: Should North Carolina Bid For Amazon?

Amazon wants to open a second U.S. headquarters that could be the economic prize of the century. What does North Carolina have to offer, and what would could it be worth?

Sep 27, 2017

Who Is Returning To The Workforce?

Recently the labor force participation rate has seen a rise, with a greater number of people either holding down a job or actively looking for one. Who is responsible for this improvement?

Sep 20, 2017

CALS Honors Extraordinary Alumni

CALS alumni, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate more than two dozen extraordinary alumni at the college’s annual Alumni Awards Ceremony.

Sep 15, 2017

You Decide: What Are The Good And Bad In Today’s Economy?

There’s two sides to every story. What are the sides for the economy today? NC State University economist Mike Walden lays out some of the major points in today’s economy so you can decide.

Sep 11, 2017

Economic Perspective: Tax Deductions and Charitable Donations

The ability to deduct charitable donations on federal taxes may be affected by potential changes to the tax code. What are the possible outcomes and impacts?

Sep 1, 2017

You Decide: Are The Humanities Still Useful In A Tech World?

The question today is how relevant the humanities are to an increasingly technological world. STEM enrollment has seen significantly higher growth compared the humanities since 2000. In our tech-heavy society, will STEM majors flourish while humanities majors flounder?

Aug 30, 2017

Economic Perspective: How Are We Doing?

Many households appear to feel stuck economically, and are not seeing their standard of living improving. Do the numbers support this?

Aug 25, 2017

AgPack Strong: Leigh Hammond, The Quadruple Threat

CALS alum Leigh Hammond earned degrees from NC State, taught here and is now a benefactor to those following in his footsteps.

Aug 18, 2017

You Decide: What Explains Rising College Costs?

New students face many challenges, primary among them being the matter of money. What’s the cause of rising tuitions, and what are the methods for dealing with the issue being discussed?