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Mar 3, 2023

Frank Siewerdt To Lead Poultry Science

An NC State alumnus with experience in industry, government and academic roles will return to Raleigh to head one of the nation’s top poultry science departments. 
Afternoon sunlight streams through the fall foliage at Wolf Plaza. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Mar 2, 2023

Run For Faculty Senate

We are actively seeking CALS faculty to run for the Faculty Senate and to serve on the Hearing Faculty Grievance and Non-Reappointment committees. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 10.  
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Mar 2, 2023

CALS Communications Welcomes New Social Media Specialist

Caro Metzler has been hired as the social media specialist for the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and NC State Extension. 
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Mar 2, 2023

N.C. Effort to Help Pollinators Shows Successes, Limitations

Studies at 16 agricultural research stations across North Carolina found that planting pollinator-friendly flowers increased bee abundance and diversity. 
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Feb 28, 2023

Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon

The "wrap-and-plant" technique shows promise for increasing tuber size, yields and storage quality. 
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Feb 28, 2023

N.C. PSI Launches 2025 Strategic Plan

The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Strategic Plan 2025 is now live. It lays the groundwork for positioning the N.C. PSI as a global hub for advanced plant sciences research. 
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Feb 27, 2023

Power the Extraordinary at NC State

NC State faculty and staff show their incredible dedication to the university, its students and its mission in so many ways — one of which is through giving. 
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Feb 26, 2023

Dean Finalist Interviews Announced

Four finalists for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been selected for on-campus interviews, which will begin the week of March 6 and take place throughout the month. 
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.