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Jul 17, 2025

Monks Named Associate Dean and Director of NC State Extension

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has named David Monks, a respected CALS administrator, researcher and longtime Extension advocate, as associate dean and director of NC State Extension, effective Aug. 1. 
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Jul 16, 2025

Four Faculty Members Named 2025-26 Fulbright Scholars

This year’s cohort will conduct engineering and horticultural research as well as teach courses at institutions in Italy, Turkey and India. 
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Jul 16, 2025

Howling Cow Ice Cream Gets Sweet Recognition

NC State's Howling Cow ice cream recently got its just desserts during the American Dairy Science Association's inaugural collegiate creamery ice cream contest, earning recognition in three categories. 
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Jul 15, 2025

Second Summer at Labcorp Lays Foundation for Career Path

Biochemistry major Erikson Allen is getting valuable industry experience as a Labcorp validations and reagents intern, preparing for a future career in gene therapy, while refining his hands-on skills in the lab. 
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Jul 11, 2025

NC Green Industry Grows Economic Impact

With an economic impact of $15.8 billion, North Carolina's green industry is thriving, according to a new report by NC State researchers. 
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Jul 11, 2025

You Decide: Is the National Debt Still a Big Worry?

NC State economist Mike Walden discusses the national debt, if it's really a problem for the economy and ways to control it. 
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Jul 10, 2025

‘Fan of Innovation’ Puts Tech Expertise to Work in Agriculture

Drawing on expertise gained at NC State in biological and agricultural engineering as well as electrical engineering, Enrique Peña Martinez launches a career in agricultural technology. His goal: to help reduce the challenges that come with farming and increase its rewards. 
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Jul 10, 2025

Preparing Next-Gen Ag Formulations Innovators

A new NC State University course helps fill a need for scientists with the interdisciplinary knowledge essential for creating next-generation chemical and biological solutions for agriculture. 
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Jul 9, 2025

Building Bridges for Better Breeding

A rising star in computation biology for agriculture, Amanda Hulse-Kemp helps interdisciplinary teams leverage advancements in genomics, artificial intelligence and sensor technology to breed better crops faster and more efficiently than ever before. 
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Jun 30, 2025

Training Program at Perdue Boosts Career Readiness for CALS Grad

After earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science, Madison Turano is applying her animal care and nutrition knowledge through a job training program at Perdue Farms.