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Student Spotlight: From Hawaii to the Brickyard

Author: Chelsea Kellner

Jun 12, 2019

Non-Traditional: Devoted Dad and Ph.D. Candidate – On Active Duty for the U.S. Army

U.S. Army Major Drew Reinbold-Wasson has a lot to juggle: family, school and his 14th year of active duty military service. He shares his unique (and very busy) perspective on being a dad. 

May 16, 2019

10,000 Square Feet Of Sweet (Potato) Promise: Four New Greenhouses Dedicated

The 10,000 square feet of new growing space are allotted for the annual production of certified elite sweetpotato plants. Starting with certified disease-free plants has enormous benefits for growers: increased yields, better quality and reduced pesticide use. 
Johanna Elsensohn

Dec 19, 2017

Scientist to the Senators: Ph.D. Student Johanna Elsensohn

Entomology Ph.D. student Johanna Elsensohn’s first trip to Washington, D.C., to speak with policymakers was almost two years ago — and it changed everything. 
Eleanor Spicer Rice, CALS alum, author and ant expert

Sep 18, 2017

Want to Get “Ants”-y? CALS Alum at Quail Ridge Books

CALS alumna Eleanor Spicer Rice will fill you in on your closest — and tiniest — neighbors. 
APVMA conference at CALS NCSU

Apr 24, 2017

Animal Science Partnership Nabs National Symposium

About 600 pre-veterinary students and 30 advisors from 77 colleges and universities across the United States attended the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Symposium, traveling from as far away as Oregon and Puerto Rico to engage in hands-on labs and lectures on current veterinary topics. 
CALS student Dedreanna Scott is dancing with the NCSU Dance Company this Thursday

Apr 4, 2017

CALS Student Scientists Dance – With Research

CALS students push themselves beyond traditional science classes, and in turn, find fresh perspective and a much-needed outlet for stress relief and creative thinking. 
Little girl on tractor at CALS Farm Animal Days

Mar 23, 2017

Five Things To Know About Farm Animal Days 2017

Maybe you’re a longtime Farm Animal Days expert. Maybe you’ve already picked your date and registered online (though you don’t have to register in order to attend), and all that’s left is to decide whether you’ll try roping a cow right away, or go straight for the free Howling Cow ice cream. 
Dr. Rob Dunn just published a new book about the risks of lack of biodiversity in food.

Mar 17, 2017

Yes, We Might Have No Bananas

Rob Dunn’s newest book, “Never Out of Season,” examines the risks of a lack of biodiversity in our food supply. Dunn is a professor in the Department of Applied Ecology. 
CALS alumni Rachel Grantham is now an agronomist at Smithfield.

Mar 6, 2017

AgPack Strong: Rachel Grantham’s Advice to Students

During her time at CALS, Smithfield’s Rachel Grantham learned a lot about agricultural business management, networking – and the importance of keeping an open mind in your career. 
CALS Animal Science major Kristen Hasegawa

Mar 1, 2017

Student Spotlight: From Hawaii to the Brickyard

Kristin Hasegawa traveled more than 4,600 miles from home to pursue her dream. Now a sophomore animal science major, she considers CALS her second home.