Academics

Mar 5, 2025

Agricultural Institute Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Over 130 current students, alumni and friends recently gathered to celebrate the Agricultural Institute’s 65th anniversary, honoring a legacy that has shaped the future of agriculture in North Carolina and… 

Jan 8, 2025

A Century of and for Growth

This year marked the centennial celebration of our department—a century of excellence in teaching, research, and extension that continues to translate into new frontiers of agricultural and environmental innovation. Join us for a look back at 2024 through our Year in Review. 

Oct 24, 2024

Creating Cutting-Edge Ag Tech

Nearly 50 NC State University undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars spent a fall weekend competing in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s fourth annual Hackathon, taking on real-world agricultural technology… 

Apr 24, 2024

Licensed to Drill: Educating the Professional Soil Scientist 

For anyone interested in becoming a licensed soil scientist, NC State's soil science certificate provides the complete academic coursework. 

Sep 18, 2023

Evelyn McAdam: Weaving the Fabric of Sustainable Agriculture

Evelyn McAdam, a junior Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems major, conducted a research fellowship in Amanda Cardoso’s crop physiology lab, researching flood response in fiber hemp.  

Aug 16, 2023

Growing Turfgrass Graduates: Tools to Boost Green Industry Recruiting

Building a turfgrass team can be a major industry challenge. Here's what we're doing to grow turfgrass graduates as well as new recruiting tools to help alumni and industry partners join the effort. 

Feb 27, 2023

7 Signs an Agronomy College Major Is Ripe For You

Are you are a problem-solver who likes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and getting hands-on with real-world challenges? Agronomy could be your calling.  

Oct 17, 2022

Enrollment Opens Soon for Spring Online Courses

Are you are professional seeking to enhance your education? Or maybe looking to explore other careers? We have online courses available this Spring that are excellent ways to achieve your goals.  

Mar 14, 2022

Student Spotlight: Antonio Tranquilino

Antonio Tranquilino is a two-year NC State student majoring in Turfgrass Management and Horticultural Science Management to multiply his landscape career prospects. 

Mar 9, 2022

Enrollment opens soon for Summer and Fall online courses

Are you are professional seeking to enhance your education? Or maybe looking to explore other careers? We have online courses available this Summer and Fall that are excellent ways to achieve your goals.