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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Animal Science

Kristin Sargent

Giuseppe Valacchi and Colin Kay standing in front of trees

Nov 13, 2022

NC State Names New Murdock Distinguished Professors

Colin Kay and Giuseppe Valacchi, professors at North Carolina State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI) in Kannapolis, have been named David H. Murdock Distinguished Professors. 

Jun 15, 2022

Being Better, Year-long LGBTQ+ Allies

CALS student Kaitlyn Thomas shares simple and meaningful ways in which people can be LGBTQ+ allies all year long. 

Jun 8, 2022

Keller Award Winner Looks to Improve Pig Welfare

NC State 2021 graduate Débora Holanda won the 2021 Kenneth R. Keller Research Award for her work in finding alternative methods to mitigate mycotoxin contamination in pig feed. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
A young married couple standing in a field.

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. 
A young man standing on the steps of Emory University's School of Public Health

Oct 26, 2020

Alumnus Focuses on Zoonotic Diseases with CDC Internship, Master’s Program

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumnus Dan Popkin is interning with the CDC to better understand zoonotic diseases while he works toward his master’s degree in public health from Emory University. 
A young Black man in a poultry house wearing an NC State shirt.

Sep 10, 2020

Je’Juan Bryant: The Difference Scholarships Make

Je’Juan Bryant, a junior majoring in animal science, says getting a higher education would have been more stressful without scholarships. Thanks to support from our Pack, he can focus on what matters most — earning a degree and making a difference. 
Brown Swiss herd dairy cows in a field

Jun 17, 2020

NC Dairy Industry: A Glass That’s More Than Half-Full

North Carolina’s dairy industry plays a key role in North Carolina’s agricultural fabric, contributing more than $10 billion to the state’s total economy. Despite its ups and downs, dairy farmers remain committed to providing families with delicious and nutritious dairy products for a family meal or quick snack.