2014

Aug 26, 2014

Priceless Experience

The Dairy Education Unit prepares tomorrow’s dairy leaders in a real-world environment. 

Aug 26, 2014

Fulfilling the Mission

Six William Neal Reynolds Professors uphold the College’s strategic vision and goals through impactful research endeavors. 

Aug 26, 2014

Meeting of Minds

CALS and Croatian students attend ag law class together via transatlantic connections. 

Aug 26, 2014

College Profile: Travis Burke

Northeast District Director Travis Burke can’t wait to see what unfolds as Extension’s next century begins. 

Aug 26, 2014

Ancient history and science come to life as Jefferson Scholars explore Italy

The Vatican, the Roman Colosseum, the Sistine chapel, the Roman Forum: These were among the wonders beheld this past May by group of Thomas Jefferson Scholars and their N.C. State University faculty advisers. 

Aug 26, 2014

CALS students are winners at HOSA national conference

Erin Beasley and Crystal Cain were among medalists at the HOSA: Future Health Professionals National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. Beasley won first place and Cain took second in the Veterinary Science competition at the week-long conference. 

Aug 25, 2014

National floral industry trade association honors Dr. John Dole

Dole, head of the CALS Horticultural Science Department, is the 2014 recipient of the Society of American Florists’ Alex Laurie Award. 

Aug 25, 2014

CALS’ Odle wins New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award

The award is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association and the Federation of Animal Science Societies. Odle is William Neal Reynolds Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry in the Department of Animal Science. 

Aug 25, 2014

Too tight?

Some argue that one of the reasons for the relative slow economic recovery is that banks and other lenders still have very high standards that simply prohibit many from getting a loan. Since our economy revolves around credit, if borrowing is limited so will be economic improvement. Is this a valid issue? Host Mary Walden asks her husband, NC State Economist Dr. Mike Walden. 

Aug 20, 2014

Yucky or yummy? New method developed by N.C. State researchers gauges kids’ liking of fruits and vegetables

Drs. Suzie Goodell and Virginia Carraway-Stage developed an innovative pictorial method to assess preschoolers’ liking of familiar fruits and vegetables. The project was featured in the journal Appetite in April 2014. In the months following publication, it has garnered national and international attention.