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New inductees into Delta Tau Alpha honor society.

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!

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Microbiome Research: What Makes a Healthy Cat?

What factors affect the types of microbes in a cat’s gut? And how does that relate to their health? A first-of-its-kind study at NC State aims for answers.

Haynes-Maslow Tapped for Vaccine Education Program

A CALS associate professor will help guide market research for a national vaccine education program involving USDA-NIFA, the CDC and the Cooperative Extension System.

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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.

Man leaning against a fence post, with grain bins in the background.

PSI Profile: Chris Reberg-Horton, Platform Director for Resilient Agricultural Systems

The North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative’s platform director for resilient agricultural systems shares thoughts on the position, the initiative, agriculture and NC State.

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