2019

May 1, 2019

Economic Perspective: Coming Up Short on Savings

How is the average person stacking up when it comes to saving for their retirement, and what outlook does that present for the future? 

May 1, 2019

Ready for New Strawberry Choices? Meet ‘Liz’ And ‘Rocco’

NC State’s strawberry breeding team is developing new varieties suited for our state’s climate and growing conditions. One is named for CALS alumnus and long-time research specialist Rocco Schiavone. 

Apr 29, 2019

Patterson and Ristaino Receive Awards for International Impact

Congratulation to CALS faculty members Bob Patterson and Jean Ristaino, who were honored recently at NC State’s annual Global Engagement Exposition. 

Apr 26, 2019

You Decide: What’s the Best ‘ISM’ for the Economy?

With various ways of organizing an economy, what are people saying about the different ideas out there? 

Apr 24, 2019

Economic Perspective: Alternative Healthcare Models

What are the various healthcare models that exist in the world? 

Apr 24, 2019

Non-Traditional: Full-Time Student, Full-Time Worker

Hunter Landis is pursuing a master's degree in horticultural science – while working full-time as an agronomist at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, where he advises plant growers on ways to improve crop production. 

Apr 22, 2019

Study Upends “Dogma” on Malarial Drug Component

An NC State study sheds new light on the availability of a plant component critical for malaria treatment. 

Apr 22, 2019

New Class of William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors Selected

Dean Linton recently announced that six outstanding faculty members have been named winners of one of the college's highest awards. 

Apr 19, 2019

Studying “City Fish”: Applied Ecology’s Emilee Briggs

Every year, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center funds a multi-disciplinary cohort of Global Change Fellows representing colleges across NC State University. This year's CALS representative is Emilee Briggs, who conducts applied research on streams. 

Apr 18, 2019

Extension Announces AgVentures Grant Winners

As winners of the 2019 N.C. AgVentures cost-share grants, 34 North Carolina farmers will receive funding to help grow, diversify or implement new entrepreneurial plans in their operations or communities this year.