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N.C. State Plant Sciences Building donor Genia Tyson Bone

Aug 1, 2021

Fulfilling Dreams

After CALS alum Dale Bone passed away, Genia Tyson Bone carried on her husband's storied legacy of giving by naming a NC State Plant Sciences Building test plot in her husband’s honor. 
White man in uniform

Jul 31, 2021

Max Alff Nurtures a Passion for Plants

Max Alff graduated high school and enrolled in the NC State Agricultural Institute and studied Ornamentals and Landscape Technology. Alff's Ag Institute education inspired him to continue into NC State's four-year program. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jul 30, 2021

You Decide: Should Price and Wage Controls Be Brought Back?

In the 1970s, the federal government implemented price and wage controls to battle inflation. What were the takeaways from that time, and how could they potentially apply today? 
Imani Madison

Jul 26, 2021

Power of Plants: Ph.D. Student Imani Madison

From studying cell differentiation in plants to building an inclusive community for plant biologists, NC State's Imani Madison is making a difference. 
Women holding a beaker of blue water

Jul 26, 2021

Student’s Pig and Pines Project Aims to Find Waste Solutions

CALS student Victoria Augoustides, a rising senior in biological and agricultural engineering, aims to find waste solutions for swine and pine industries. 
Enrique Pena Martinez

Jul 23, 2021

Student Finds Family and High-Flying Fulfillment in BAE

Inspired by his grandfather, Enrique Pena Martinez always knew he wanted to study agriculture. He's one of three Ph.D. students recently designated as a Sweet Fellow. 
Dave Herpy at Lake Raleigh

Jul 23, 2021

‘Happiness is a Journey’

Personal tragedy reframed Dave Herpy’s outlook on his life and career. Here, he shares his story — and the six principles that guide him every day. 
Small plants in plastic

Jul 22, 2021

Microbes Play Role in Corn ‘Hybrid Vigor’

Tiny soil organisms have surprising effects on a crop phenomenon that generally favors hybrid over inbred plants. 
farmer in sorghum field

Jul 22, 2021

Income from NC Food, Fiber and Forestry Industries Grows

The latest figures from NC State University Professor Emeritus Mike Walden show that agriculture and agribusiness generate one-sixth of the state’s income and jobs. 
Highly active graduate student Shelly Hunt is enrolled in the Ag Data Sciences Certificate program

Jul 21, 2021

An Uncommon Thread

Shelly Hunt recently enrolled in the Ag Data Sciences Certificate program. So far, it's proving to be the perfect complement to her studies, her field research, and her career goals.