Jun 24, 2024
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.
May 29, 2024
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 24, 2024
Carlos Iglesias, director of the Plant Breeding Consortium, is reappointed to the USDA's National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.
Mar 14, 2024
NC State Extension Gardner Plant Toolbox is an exceptional resource with the latest advancements being coordinated by Scott Zona, the celebrated author and botanist.
Sep 13, 2023
Leading an extraordinary Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) has been critical to North Carolina growers and pesticide applicators with positive impacts reaching across the nation.
Apr 18, 2023
Garey Fox has been named dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1, pending Board of Trustees approval. Fox replaces interim dean John Dole, who has held his position since February 2022.
Mar 2, 2023
Lee Ivy, director of the Agricultural Institute and assistant director of CALS’ Academic Programs, has been selected to receive the Kim Powell Outstanding Contribution to the Horticulture Industry Award.
Jan 24, 2023
NC State held a breakfast last month to honor employees for their service to the university and the state of North Carolina. One honoree has worked at NC State for 45 years.
Dec 13, 2022
Bob Franks, head of the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, and Frank Louws, head of the Department of Horticultural Science, were accepted for the Fall 2022 Food Systems Leadership Institute.
Oct 26, 2022
The American Floral Endowment names Melinda Knuth as the new Young Professionals Council (YPC) advisor to its board of directors