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A Patented Winner

The National Academy of Inventors named NC State University’s Craig Yencho a 2023 fellow for his contributions to improved sweetpotato and potato breeding and genetics, with an impact reaching from North Carolina to Sub-Saharan Africa. 

How TJ Jones Transformed from Naval Cook to Future Turfgrass Manager

Set to graduate in December 2022, TJ Jones’s journey reveals a hopeful message that following your inner compass can lead to a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. 

AGI Student Max Jeffers Forges His Pathway at CALS

Max Jeffers is completing the AGI program and graduating with an associate’s degree in general agriculture in May 2022. We had the chance to chat with Jeffers about his journey into the agricultural field. 

Delta Tau Alpha’s Strong Return to Campus

The Delta Tau Alpha honor society has made a strong post-COVID-19 return to campus. DTA president Claudia Kilmer inducted 34 new members on Sept. 28, 2021. Congratulations to all the new members! 

N.C. ‘Economic Oracle’ to Retire This Month

Mike Walden is ending his 43-year NC State career, but he’s planning to continue to explain complex economics issues and trends in North Carolina and beyond. 

Invasive Flies Prefer Untouched Territory When Laying Eggs

The finding raises questions about how the flies can tell whether a piece of fruit is virgin territory – and what that might mean for pest control. 

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