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Economist Mike Walden

Mar 30, 2021

NC Farming and Food: A Look Back and Ahead with Mike Walden

What trends will shape NC's farms and food? As NC State University economist Mike Walden retires, he shares a look back and ahead. 

Two students sitting on a bench in front of a glass building

Mar 29, 2021

Learning to Lead – Even During a Pandemic

Learn to Lead students demonstrate passion, compassion and leadership through service project. 

Mar 29, 2021

Lending a Hand With the Pfizer Vaccine

CALS alumnus David Huffman volunteered for a hands-on team at Pfizer and ended up in an ABC vaccine special. Here's how his bioprocessing degree paved the way. 

Woman with small goat on her shoulder

Mar 26, 2021

NC Farm School Helps Farms Get Off to a Solid Start

With NC Farm School's help, two couples are turning their farmland into sustainable new businesses with the potential to grow agritourism. 

Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Mar 26, 2021

You Decide: Are We Looking at a Test of MMT?

Modern monetary theory looks to have a big test ahead of it. What questions is it looking to answer? 

Raina Perez walking onto the basketball court before a game.

Mar 25, 2021

YFCS’ Raina Perez Talks Basketball, Online Learning Amidst COVID

Transfer student Raina Perez has been a valued addition to the NC State Women’s Basketball team. The YFCS graduate student talks about adjusting to COVID-19 and what she's learned off the court. 

Woman holding a pig

Mar 23, 2021

CALSPack Strong: Lisa Rochette

CALS alumna Lisa Rochette turned a fascination with pigs into a swine health career, thanks in part to our Food Animal Scholars Program. 

diagram of a solar-powered greenhouse

Mar 22, 2021

Study Finds Plants Would Grow Well in Solar Cell Greenhouses

You can definitely grow plants (and make electricity) in a greenhouse made of see-through solar panels. 

Man with medal around his neck speaking with two people

Mar 19, 2021

N.C. ‘Economic Oracle’ to Retire This Month

Mike Walden is ending his 43-year NC State career, but he's planning to continue to explain complex economics issues and trends in North Carolina and beyond. 

Hands holding a small plant

Mar 18, 2021

NC State Extension Releases Annual Report

While 2020 presented extraordinary challenges, NC State Extension never stopped delivering on its promise. Discover the work and impact across the state in the NC State Extension Annual Report.