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May 4, 2026

Obituary For Dr Stanley Walter Buol

Stanley Walter Buol, age 91, from Garner, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at his home. Stan was born in Dane County, Wisconsin, on June 14, 1934, and… 
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May 4, 2026

Obituary For Dr Major Mereland Goodman

RALEIGH – Dr. Major Mereland Goodman, William Neal Reynolds and Distinguished University professor of crop science at N.C. State University, 87, died March 29, 2026. Major was considered one of the leading… 
Outdoor portrait of senior Chloé Sharpe, an agroecology and sustainable food systems major.

Apr 29, 2026

Discover Our Majors: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

Senior Chloé Sharpe’s lifelong appreciation for local agriculture led her to the agroecology program at NC State, where she found her Wolfpack, chose a career path and learned more about who she is. 
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Apr 29, 2026

The Class of 2026, by the Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will become NC State alumni during the university’s spring commencement ceremony on May 9. 
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Apr 27, 2026

A Future on the Fairway

Leveraging his education in the classroom with hands-on skills learned through multiple internships, turfgrass science major Ty High is teed up for a successful career managing golf course greens. 
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Apr 24, 2026

Celebrating Excellence in CALS for 2026

The CALS Celebration of Excellence 2026 honored more than 70 students, faculty and staff making an impact on campus and beyond. 
A scientist wearing a sweat-stained hat and sunglasses smilies while standing in a cornfield

Apr 23, 2026

Remembering a Major Force in Maize Genetics and Corn Breeding

Colleagues are sharing their memories of NC State’s Major Goodman, whose work on maize genetics and corn breeding improved scientific understanding of the species and food security worldwide. Goodman died March 29. 
leafy vegetables growing in mounded beds on a row crop farm

Apr 21, 2026

NC Farmers Face Spring Drought Conditions

Emmanuel Torres Quezada, assistant professor of horticultural science and an Extension vegetable specialist, discusses how North Carolina farmers can navigate the ongoing drought across the state to maintain crop yields. 

Apr 21, 2026

NC State Researchers Join International Research Platform to Improve Nitrogen Use

To better understand the nitrogen cycle and fertilizer use in agriculture, NC State University researchers have joined an international coalition focused on developing data and tools to transform how nitrogen is managed in farming. 
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Apr 16, 2026

NC State Researchers Join International Research Platform to Improve Nitrogen Use

To better understand the nitrogen cycle and fertilizer use in agriculture, NC State University researchers have joined an international coalition focused on developing data and tools to transform how nitrogen is managed in farming.