Staff

Nov 14, 2024

Liu and Kon Promoted to Associate Professor

Promotions mark a major milestone in the academic lives of NC State faculty. Promoted faculty have met rigorous standards in their realms of responsibility and aim to make an impact in their discipline. 

Jul 19, 2024

Woodson’s Work Is His Legacy

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced his intention to retire by June 30, 2025, kicking off an era of transition for a campus that has thrived under his leadership. Woodson is the third-longest-serving leader in university history. 

May 29, 2024

Craig Yencho Earns 2024 O. Max Gardner Award

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor and internationally acclaimed plant breeder has received the University of North Carolina System’s highest faculty honor. 

May 22, 2024

Let It Bee

Horticultural science professor Danesha Seth Carley helped reintroduce native plants to the Pinehurst No. 2 golf course for its 2014 men’s and women’s U.S. Open championships. Since then, she’s focused on bringing bees back to Donald Ross’s original design for the course. 

Feb 19, 2024

Hernandez Named 2023-24 University Faculty Scholar

NC State’s 2023-24 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 22 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond. 

Dec 21, 2023

All Hopped Up

Get ready for a truly homegrown brew as breeders work to create hops plants that can thrive in North Carolina. 

Jul 18, 2023

Remi Ham Receives Yellowdig Award

We love to celebrate with our faculty who receive kudos for their use of instructional technologies. This summer we were excited to learn that Remi Ham, assistant teaching professor in horticultural science, was recognized by Yellowdig for “Excellent STEM use.” 

Mar 8, 2023

Saving Bees, Butterflies – and Maybe Even Flies – Yard by Yard

The shape, color and even smell of the flowers that you plant determine the types of pollinators that come to your garden, an NC State expert says. 

Feb 7, 2023

Finding Opportunities for Growth

Brady Farlow knows about the importance of scholarships — financial assistance has connected the second-year horticulture and Spanish student to study abroad, a passion for his future career, and close-knit communities at NC State that welcomed him with open arms. 

Jan 6, 2023

Fungi Could Be the Future of Healthier Plants

Researchers at NC State are studying how mycorrhizal fungi can enhance plant health and could lessen our reliance on non-renewable fertilizers.