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Published on January 3, 2022

John Dole Named Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

John Dole has been appointed Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective February 16, after Richard Linton’s departure from the position to become president of Kansas State University.

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Published on January 7, 2022

Enhancing NC State's Data-Driven, Climate-Smart Agriculture Talent Pool

NC State research assistant professor Daniela Jones is passionate about many things, including finding renewable energy solutions and creating a more diverse workforce for the bioscience and agriculture industries.

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Published on December 15, 2021

Exploring the Effects of High Fructose Consumption on Liver Function

Having a personal love of food, NC State’s Arion Kennedy has always been fascinated with understanding how what we eat can affect our health.

Published on January 12, 2022

IR-4 Project to Host Four International Borlaug Fellows

The IR-4 Project is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) to host four international researchers for a Borlaug fellowship in 2022.

Hops, specifically the cones, in Western North Carolina

Published on December 15, 2021

North Carolina ‘Hops’ to it

North Carolinians know that craft beer is booming in the state. More than 350 brewers and brewpubs across the state are trying their hand at making new, interesting flavors from a base recipe.

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James Duduit: Transforming Tomatoes with Molecular Biotechnology

James Duduit, a horticultural science doctoral student, utilizes molecular biotechnology to transform tomatoes and improve the crop’s resistance to bacterial wilt and other common pathogens.

Study Demonstrates Accuracy of Less Invasive Technique for Monitoring Elephant Health

The technique uses dried spots of blood to measure health indicators.

Rob Dunn Named Interim Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs

Rob Dunn has been named Interim Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs, effective January 17. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the announcement today.

Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden

Herbs have been used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Today they’re more popular than ever. Learn how to incorporate them into your home garden or landscape.

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Exploring the Effects of High Fructose Consumption on Liver Function

IR-4 Project to Host Four International Borlaug Fellows

North Carolina ‘Hops’ to it

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James Duduit: Transforming Tomatoes with Molecular Biotechnology

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John Dole Named Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Enhancing NC State's Data-Driven, Climate-Smart Agriculture Talent Pool

Exploring the Effects of High Fructose Consumption on Liver Function

IR-4 Project to Host Four International Borlaug Fellows

North Carolina ‘Hops’ to it

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James Duduit: Transforming Tomatoes with Molecular Biotechnology

Study Demonstrates Accuracy of Less Invasive Technique for Monitoring Elephant Health

Rob Dunn Named Interim Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs

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