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Moein Moosavi with strawberry plants

Jun 20, 2025

Advancing Horticulture with Controlled Environment Agriculture

Recently recognized by the American Society for Horticultural Science as an outstanding graduate student, Moein Moosavi is making a huge impact on Controlled Environment Agriculture. 
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Jun 5, 2025

Growing Blueberry Research

Postdoctoral researcher Heeduk Oh’s cutting-edge work with blueberries has earned him the Keller Award for doctoral dissertation research for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
a man wearing a blue and green checked shirt

Jun 3, 2025

Kelliher Named Roberts and Mikhail Distinguished Chair in Plant Genome Editing

Timothy Kelliher will join NC State University this July as the director of the Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture (GEC). Integrated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ (CALS) state-of-the-art Plant Sciences Initiative (PSI) and its expertise in genome editing and CRISPR, the GEC is poised to revolutionize agriculture. 
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May 28, 2025

Matthew Vann Named Interim Associate Director of NC State Extension

Matthew Vann, associate professor of tobacco production and management, will become NC State Extension’s interim associate director and state program leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Community and Rural Development (CRD), effective June 1. 
Tony Avent in Juniper Level Botanic Gardens

May 28, 2025

Royal Horticultural Society Honors Alumnus Tony Avent

NC State University alumnus Tony Avent, prolific horticulturist and plant conservationist, was recently honored with the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious Veitch Memorial Medal, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the science and practice of horticulture. 
Gladys Njery with African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables

May 22, 2025

Benefits of North Carolina Adopting African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables

Embracing African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (AILVs) in North Carolina can boost the economy, enhance nutrition, and promote sustainability. With rising demand and climate resilience, AILVs are culturally and agriculturally relevant. 
Student discussing poster

May 20, 2025

Institute Cultivates Tomorrow’s Food and Ag Leaders

At the North Carolina Youth Institute, teens gain research and communications skills to last a lifetime as they grapple with global food, agriculture and sustainability problems. 
Nic Eaton graduation photo

Apr 30, 2025

Growth-minded Graduates

Though they followed different paths to horticulture and jobs at JC Raulston Arboretum, graduating students Nic Eaton and Evan Villani developed a lasting interest in public horticulture. 
2025 NC State Sustainability Award Winners

Apr 23, 2025

Meet the 2025 Sustainability Award Winners

Winners of the 2025 NC State Sustainability Awards were announced at the Celebration of Sustainability on April 22. 
Simon Fraher at NCRRI

Apr 21, 2025

Simon Fraher: Sweetpotato Genetics PostDoc

Simon Fraher is graduating and transitioning to the next Sweetpotato and Potato Breeding and Genetics Programs Postdoctoral Scholar, breeding for pest and pathogen resistance.