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Ariana Phouangkeo

Dec 9, 2025

Feeding Communities Inspires Horticultural Science Student Ariana Phouangkeo

Graduating student Ariana Phouangkeo's rewarding journey from food science to the agroecology-urban horticulture major at NC State led her to participate in research, global study abroad programs and a supportive community passionate about agriculture and feeding communities. 
Ingrid Tuyuc in front of the NC State Memorial Bell Tower

Dec 8, 2025

The Next Generation of Resilient Horticulturalists

Horticulture graduates from North Carolina State University, including Brooke Matusko, Alisha Ray and Ingrid Tuyuc, are ready to tackle global food system challenges with innovative solutions in plant sciences, emphasizing resilience and advanced crop technologies. 
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Dec 8, 2025

Fall CALS Grads Look to the Future

Three soon-to-be graduates reflect on their time with CALS, what they’ve learned and what comes next. 
Man holds out cut orange sweetpotato in front of crowd

Nov 12, 2025

20 Years to Grow on: Future-proofing NC State’s Covington Sweetpotato

As NC State University’s renowned Covington sweetpotato turns 20, plant breeders are working tirelessly to add resistance to a new pest, using the latest tools. 
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Nov 11, 2025

On the Backroads, Again

Researchers from five NC State colleges joined the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s 2025 Backroad Tour, learning more about Western North Carolina agriculture and considering ways their expertise can help solve farm problems. 
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Nov 10, 2025

Lommel Named Interim Head of Horticultural Science

Steve Lommel, a long-time leader with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will serve as interim head of the Department of Horticultural Science effective Jan. 2, 2026. 
a man wearing a ball cap and a gray zippered jacket and blue jeans stands in front of pumpkins

Nov 3, 2025

I Am CALS: Justin Page

Justin Page’s time as a CALS student has helped him focus on the future of his family’s 103-year-old farm as he and his family navigate an ever-changing landscape. 
Group of students standing on a staircase

Nov 1, 2025

Students Win 2025-26 Funding from the N.C. PSI

With donor funding, the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative is supporting eight graduate students with research addressing a range of agricultural and environmental challenges. 
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Oct 30, 2025

Suchoff to Lead N.C. PSI’s Extension Outreach and Engagement Platform

David Suchoff will build ties to agriculture statewide to ensure that N.C. PSI delivers practical solutions for North Carolina growers. He succeeds Rachel Vann. 
Flowers in the red and white garden.

Oct 29, 2025

Coloring Outside the Lines

New student-led garden unites and surprises the Pack.