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Yam seeds in banana paper ready for planting.

Feb 28, 2023

Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon

The "wrap-and-plant" technique shows promise for increasing tuber size, yields and storage quality. 

CALS Ag Institute students work in a greenhouse on campus. Photo by Marc Hall

Feb 26, 2023

CALS Comm Workshop: Identify a Good Story and Tell It Creatively

Want to attract coverage of your department’s people, achievements and happenings? Brainstorm with us via Zoom on March 16. Emma Macek and D'Lyn Ford will discuss how to find newsworthy ideas and fresh angles for your stories. 

Jackie Bruce

Feb 26, 2023

Bruce Named Interim Director for Student Success

As interim director of student success with the CALS Academic Programs Office, Jackie Bruce will oversee the high-impact practice programs and represent the college in academic-related tasks and committees. 

Deidra Craig in a pink shirt

Feb 25, 2023

Distance Education, Closer Connections

Deidra Craig, CALS’ distance education coordinator, is passionate about sharing knowledge through online learning programs and social media. 

Fresh North Carolina apples for sale at a roadside stand.

Feb 22, 2023

Helping an Apple Farm

Personal attention and expertise from NC State Extension food safety experts helped a North Carolina apple farm safely expand its business into providing sliced apples for healthy school lunches. 

Chuck Hodges

Feb 22, 2023

Happy Second Retirement to Chuck Hodges

Congratulations to Chuck Hodges on his retirement from NC State. Hodges, an expert in tree diseases and mycology, worked with the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. 

The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis). Photo credit: Matthew Bertone, NC State, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Feb 21, 2023

CALS Researchers: Show Us What You’re Working On

NC State is calling on graduate students, undergraduate students, postdocs, faculty and staff to participate in Envisioning Research, the university’s annual research image contest. Prize money totals $4,200, and the deadline to submit is June 19. 

NC State Bell Tower at sunrise

Feb 20, 2023

2022-23 University Faculty Scholars Named

Five CALS faculty are honored for their teaching, scholarship and service. 

Black History Month billboard Black Euphoria: B.E. For details and calendar of events, please visit go.ncsu.edu/bhm

Feb 19, 2023

Diversity Observance Reflection Reception

Join the CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the Diversity Observance Reflection Reception on Tues., Feb. 28. 

NC State Belltower

Feb 19, 2023

2023-24 Provost’s Faculty Fellows Announced

The Provost's Office and the Office for Faculty Excellence have announced the 2023-24 class of Provost’s Faculty Fellows, and Associate Professor Jackie Bruce claimed one of the honored spots.