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CALS Bids Bittersweet Goodbye to Rich Bonanno

Faculty and Staff

a close up of pink flowers with a woman in the background gardening

Feb 24, 2026

Choose the Perfect Plant with Big Data

Discover how the NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox uses research-based data to help you select the right plants for your location, ensuring a sustainable and thriving landscape. 
Wayne Buhler standing in front of.a forest mural

Feb 20, 2026

A National Leader in Pesticide Safety Education

From the front line of environmental stewardship, Wayne Buhler’s vital work helps protect pesticide applicators through training, safeguarding the public health from unintended exposure, and preserving wildlife through correct application techniques. 
HortPack competition teach making wreaths

Feb 19, 2026

Horticulture Students Fuse Artistry and Industry to Fund National Collegiate Landscaping Competition Journey

NC State horticulture students helped fund their National Collegiate Landscape Competition trip by crafting and selling 60 holiday wreaths from greenery harvested at the university's Field Lab. 
Melinda Knuth

Dec 15, 2025

Knuth Named a Goodnight Early Career Innovator

Melinda Knuth, assistant professor of horticultural science, has been recognized as one of NC State’s Goodnight Early Career Innovators for her pioneering research at the intersection of traditional plant sciences and human behavior. 
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. 
Fall leaves surround the Belltower on a warm November day

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. 
Patrick Veazie accepting Chad Finn Ambassador Award on behalf of Dr. Perkins-Veazie

Oct 22, 2024

American Society for Horticultural Science 2024 Conference Awards and Honors

The Department of Horticultural Science had an incredible presence at the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2024 annual conference. 
shaded plants

Oct 17, 2024

Selecting Shade Plants to Help Your Garden Shine

There's always a part of the yard that doesn't receive direct sunlight throughout the day. Discover several shade-loving plants that will add beauty and interest to your home landscape. 
Phyllis Knight beside Kilgore Hall

Oct 10, 2024

Phyllis Knight: Pride of the Wolfpack

NC State programs aspire to reach operational excellence with key team members, like Phyllis Knight, who has elevated the Pesticide Safety Education Program to new heights. 
Rich Bonanno with 4H campers

Jun 24, 2024

CALS Bids Bittersweet Goodbye to Rich Bonanno

Richard Bonanno has sat at the helm of NC State Extension, the university’s largest outreach unit, since 2016 – and his leadership has helped the organization flourish. This August he will transition to a new role as executive director for the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors.