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May 6, 2026

Nuturing a Future in Animal Science

Driven by a love for animals and people, animal science major Alexia Alexander has stayed focused on reaching her goals at NC State while building momentum for a career in veterinary medicine. 
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May 6, 2026

How Higher Temperatures Can Benefit (or Devastate) Bumble Bee Populations

New research finds higher temperatures actually benefit some bumble bee species – but periods of extreme heat appear to more than offset those benefits. 
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May 5, 2026

BAE Go-Getter Ready for the Next Chapter

With a full-time role at John Deere ahead of him, Jeffery Bradley, a biological and agricultural engineering technology major, is graduating from NC State after making the most of every opportunity — from participating in the Pack Pullers to conducting research to performing with the Power Sound of the South marching band. 
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May 1, 2026

Three NC State Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships

Caitlyn Elliott, a plant biology and biochemistry double major, is among three third-year students at NC State to receive the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. 
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May 1, 2026

You Decide: Why Are Trailer Parks Disappearing?         

Economist Mike Walden examines one factor contributing to the housing affordability crisis: less land dedicated to trailer parks. Is there a way to keep mobile home ownership as an important part of affordable living? 
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Apr 30, 2026

Hatching a Career in Food Animal Medicine

Senior Deana Poteat, a double major in animal science and poultry science, will take the next step in her career this fall as a Food Animal Scholar with NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine. 
Outdoor portrait of senior Chloé Sharpe, an agroecology and sustainable food systems major.

Apr 29, 2026

Discover Our Majors: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

Senior Chloé Sharpe’s lifelong appreciation for local agriculture led her to the agroecology program at NC State, where she found her Wolfpack, chose a career path and learned more about who she is. 
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Apr 29, 2026

Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Finding Value in Intentional Community

As a double major in biochemistry and political science, Pooja Narasimhan will graduate in May with a broad skillset and the confidence to find her place in the world thanks to support through NC State’s Thomas Jefferson Scholars program. 
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Apr 28, 2026

NC State’s José Alonso Elected to National Academy of Sciences

José Alonso, a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and University Faculty Scholar in plant and microbial biology, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the world’s most important and influential scientific societies. 
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Apr 27, 2026

A Future on the Fairway

Leveraging his education in the classroom with hands-on skills learned through multiple internships, turfgrass science major Ty High is teed up for a successful career managing golf course greens.