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Patterson Hall on a spring day. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Finalist Interviews Announced

Three finalists for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been selected for on-campus interviews, which will begin the week of July 11.

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.

three images capture beetle larvae at various stages of jumping; a fourth image shows the trajectory of a larva's leap

Scientists Find Previously Unknown Jumping Behavior in Insects

There is evidence that this jumping behavior is occurring in a range of species – we just haven’t noticed it before.

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!

Woman holding a cat in an animal shelter

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.

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