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Feb 7, 2022

Justin Fix: ‘It’s All About The Relationships’

As director of business development and genetic improvement at Acuity Swine, Justin Fix credits his success to the relationships he developed along the way. 

Latisha Judd speaking with students about MANRRS

Aug 24, 2021

MANRRS Opens Doors

Animal Sciences’ Latisha Judd and two CALS students are breathing new life into NC State University’s MANRRS chapter. The program promotes academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. 

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May 21, 2021

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. 

May 17, 2021

Graduate Returns to His Roots in the Online Master of Animal Science

When Dillon Mellick graduated from Coe College in 2011 with a degree in biology, he was not quite sure where he wanted to take his career. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, he joined Kemin Industries as a quality assurance auditor, but he always felt pulled back to science. Fortunately, Kemin had an open marketing and … Continue reading Graduate Returns to His Roots in the Online Master of Animal Science → 

Alex Blanchard wearing her red graduation cap and holding up wolf ears.

May 5, 2021

Alex Blanchard: Going the Extra Mile

Alex Blanchard never saw herself being in college for five years, but the CALS student says it was worth it to walk away with not one, but two degrees in May. 

May 5, 2021

Active Duty Animal Science: Olivia Jones Pursues Her Passion

When Olivia Jones graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2017, she had two dreams –– serve her country and become a veterinarian. Now, as a graduating student in NC State's online Master of Animal Science, she's doing both.  

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May 4, 2021

All the Way: Lecturer’s NC State Journey

When North Carolina State University faculty member Billy Flowers opened the door for to Charlotte Meli to help with his research, she had no idea how the much the experience would change her life. 

Lynn Worley-Davis teaching students in one of her embryology labs

Mar 30, 2021

Laying the Foundation for an Agricultural Career

Lynn Worley-Davis has found her niche in teaching — educating the next generation about the importance of agriculture and the variety of career opportunities available to them. 

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Feb 10, 2021

CALS Breeds Love

Three NC State couples prove that finding love is possible in college, especially for students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science. 

Billy Ray Vickers carries the ball down field in a Technician photo, circa 1979.

Jan 19, 2021

Major Player

Billy Ray Vickers learned the value of hard work growing up on a farm in the Blue Ridge foothills. The lessons he learned on and off the football field at NC State propelled him to a successful career in manufacturing.