Faculty
Yelverton Honored for Golf Course Industry Contributions
Fred Yelverton, a professor and Extension specialist, has been selected to receive the 2023 Outstanding Contribution Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Making Scents: North Carolina Christmas Tree Fragrances
If you go to any candle retailer this time of year, you will likely find balsam, pine and cedar scents. But what about North Carolina's Fraser fir? The Fraser fir essential oil is sold to niche markets but could soon become a holiday staple.
Bob Franks, Frank Louws Accepted to the National Food Systems Leadership Institute
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.
Reisig Awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension
Dominic Reisig was recently awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension at the Entomological Society Meeting.
NC State Launches University Wide Global One Health Academy
NC State's Global One Health Academy, which focuses on the health of plants, animals, biodiversity and human societies, was officially launched by Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden and Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs Rob Dunn last month.
Apply for the 2023 Kriz Faculty Study Leave Endowment
All CALS faculty are encouraged to take study leave. In an effort to encourage CALS faculty scholarly leave, George J. and Rhoda W. Kriz established an endowment for off-campus scholarly assignments, such as sabbaticals.
Nominations Sought for 2022-23 Faculty Awards
Nominations are now open for six awards for NC State faculty members. Faculty excellence is at the core of the university’s mission, and is supported through a variety of awards and recognition.
Cultivating Success: New Faculty Mirror Horticulture’s Evolving Trends
Cultivating horticulture’s success takes a pack! Horticultural Science has responded to the evolving needs and interests of its students and the green industry with three recent faculty hires within the department.
Faculty Agricultural Leadership Learning Institute
The Agricultural Leadership Learning Institute (ALLI) for Faculty will be offered again during the 2022 Fall semester. This 8-week program will meet on Friday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in person in the Talley Student Center.
NC State Celebration of Juneteenth
NC State's inaugural Juneteenth Celebration of freedom day will focus on community, rest and celebration. The event will take place on Harris Field, located in front of Witherspoon Student Center.