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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

Student spotlight

Neva Grace Brescia stands in a horticultural greenhouse with flowering plants.

Apr 28, 2025

Student Spotlight: Neva Grace Brescia

Cultivating a Passion for Urban Agriculture With more than 350 students enrolled in our associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs, North Carolina State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is… 

Apr 18, 2025

Student Spotlight: Clancy Larmour

Fungi, Forests and Following Your Instincts With over 350 students in associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs, North Carolina State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is a place where… 
Brynna Bruxellas poses with other student poster winners at an AI in Agriculture conference.

Jun 14, 2024

Elevating AI for Tech-Driven Turfgrass

Every Crop and Soil Sciences student follows their own path. Brynna Bruxellas' started using GIS to find a path to no roads. 
NC State agroecology student Jaleel Hewitt harvest sweetpotatoes in the field.

Apr 8, 2024

Jaleel Hewitt: Growing Caribbean Dreams

Jaleel Hewitt is a senior majoring in agroecology with big plans for sustainable agriculture in the Caribbean starting with his family farm in Jamaica. 
An NC State turfgrass student adjusts irrigation sprinklers

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. 
Edwin Rutto in a pack of runners nearing the finish line.

May 6, 2021

Going the Distance

Acclaimed cross country runner Edwin Rutto looks homeward to Kenya's Great Rift Valley as he prepares to graduate with a degree in plant and soil sciences. 
man walking and playing mandolin

Feb 22, 2021

Student Spotlight: Ben Rose – A Passion Worthy of Pursuit

Crop and Soil Sciences students follow different routes in their academic journey, but their goal of agricultural and environmental impact is the same. We caught up with Ben Rose, a senior undergraduate soil science major to learn about his winding academic journey and future plans. If you are a student who is questioning the relevance of your educational path, grab some coffee. You’ll want to join this journey. 
Cara Mathers sticks with NC State for Ph.D

Aug 22, 2019

Student Spotlight: Cara Mathers Pursues Ph.D. and Peace

There are many levels of study at NC State, as an associate, undergrad, graduate, doctoral, and beyond.  Cara Mathers chose (almost) all of the above.