Alumni and Friends

Mar 8, 2023

High Degree of Influence

Nannette Smith was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. from NC State in 1973. What happened before and after she earned her doctorate in plant pathology? We caught up with her to find out.

Sun sets on the Belltower under a crisp blue fall sky.

Dec 7, 2021

William (Bill) Campbell Colleague and Peanut Specialist Passes

William “Bill” Campbell passed away on December 1, 2021, at the age of 97. Bill was born in Chester, South Carolina in 1924 and graduated from Maury High School in…

Jun 11, 2021

A Curious Mind for Bugs

Jamora Hamilton enjoys learning about bugs. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumna shares how her love for these tiny creatures began and why she almost gave it up.

Oct 20, 2021

A Passion for Plants and a Desire to Help Farmers

An early passion for plants set the stage for Andrew Scruggs’ career. The CALS alumnus and Bayer Crop Science employee works to test crop varieties and bring the best to farmers across the Carolinas and Tennessee.

Nov 7, 2022

Eureka! Industry-Changing Breakthroughs

From the food we eat, to the species we protect, to the ways we care for our bodies, North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences continues its long tradition of transformative innovation.

Apr 20, 2021

Alumna Pam Marrone’s Career Produces Bio-Ag Breakthroughs

Alumna Pam Marrone has launched three startup companies for biological pest control. Now she’s mentoring a new generation of entrepreneurs.

Mar 19, 2021

Alumna Pam Marrone’s Career Produces Bio-Ag Breakthroughs

Pam Marrone, the architect of three bio-ag startups, now coaches other entrepreneurs in the growing industry. She says a Ph.D. in entomology from NC State laid the foundation for her success.

Apr 15, 2019

Plant Pathology alumnus, Zoila Gloria Abad, received Fellow Award from the ISPP at the International Congress of Plant Pathology 2018

Dr. Gloria Abad received a Fellow Award at the International Congress of Plant Pathology 2018 meeting of the International Society of Plant Pathology (ISPP) from President, Greg Johnson and incoming President, Jan Leach.

CALS alumni award winners gathered for a group shot at the ceremony

Sep 13, 2017

Department Members Recognized at 2017 CALS Alumni Awards

Congratulations to the four members of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, both current and past, who were recognized at the 2017 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Awards. The award ceremony was held on September 8, 2017 at the NC State University Club.