2017

Mar 7, 2017

Online Dashboards Illustrate Local Foods Spending Data

Where are North Carolinians buying local foods? How much are they spending? These are just some of the questions being answered through a collaboration of the NC 10% Campaign and RTI International. 

Mar 7, 2017

Growing a Future

When Katelyn Thomas didn't get accepted into NC State as a freshman, she pursued an alternate path. Thanks to STEAM, Thomas is now a CALS Honors student majoring in agricultural business management. 

Mar 6, 2017

AgPack Strong: Rachel Grantham’s Advice to Students

During her time at CALS, Smithfield's Rachel Grantham learned a lot about agricultural business management, networking – and the importance of keeping an open mind in your career. 

Mar 6, 2017

Economic Perspective: Is It Better For The Dollar To Be Strong Or Weak?

People have asked before whether it is better to have a strong or weak dollar. Is there a situation where one is more beneficial than the other? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at both sides of the topic. 

Mar 3, 2017

You Decide: What Is Your Local Economy?

North Carolina has a lot of local governments with over 100 counties and 552 municipalities in the state. Many people identify with their nearest local government, particularly when it comes to the economy. But do local economies start and stop at county and municipal lines? 

Mar 1, 2017

Student Spotlight: From Hawaii to the Brickyard

Kristin Hasegawa traveled more than 4,600 miles from home to pursue her dream. Now a sophomore animal science major, she considers CALS her second home. 

Feb 28, 2017

Faculty Focus: Alex Graves Leads CALS Efforts for Diversity, Inclusion

A desire to effect real systemic change drives an associate professor of soil and environmental microbiology in her role as interim director of CALS' Office of Diversity Affairs. 

Feb 27, 2017

CALS Alum to Advise President on Agriculture Economic Policy

CALS alumnus Ray Starling has been named special assistant to the U.S. president for agriculture, trade and food assistance by the National Economic Council. 

Feb 27, 2017

Student Spotlight: Aalia Shariff

Biochemistry major and aspiring physician Aalia Shariff says that attending NC State was the best decision she could have made for her higher education journey. 

Feb 27, 2017

Economic Perspective: Will Home Buying Rebound?

The percent of households who own a home has been sliding for a decade. It currently sits at around 65 percent. Is the decline in home owning part of a long term trend or is it temporary? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the issue.