News

Jul 10, 2013

4-H’ers try their hands at spoken word poetry

During 4-H Congress last month, 4-H'ers worked with the Sacrificial Poets of Chapel Hill to read and perform poems about their lives. Read and hear more about the 4-H poetry slam. 

Jul 10, 2013

Trade, technology and towns

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses how the lowering of trade barriers and information technology have impacted different parts of the country. 

Jul 9, 2013

Late blight is early again this year

Late blight, a serious disease of tomatoes and potatoes, has been confirmed in North Carolina, according to N.C. State University's Plant Disease and Insect Clinic and two Cooperative Extension plant pathology specialists. 

Jul 9, 2013

North Carolina revenue rebound

The North Carolina economy went through some very lean economic years during the recession, which had a very adverse impact on state tax revenues. N.C. State University economist discusses how the improving economy has impacted state taxes. 

Jul 8, 2013

Social Security and Medicare update

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the latest report from the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare programs. 

Jul 5, 2013

YOU DECIDE: What ails North Carolina’s economy?

The North Carolina economy is really two economies, urban and rural. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why this urban/rural divide may be the greatest economic challenge the state faces. 

Jul 5, 2013

Where are the rich?

N..C. State University economist Mike Walden looks at where the rich live around the world. 

Jul 4, 2013

2012 economic performance

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the latest measure of North Carolina’s GDP, or gross domestic product. 

Jul 3, 2013

Faculty/staff garden workday planned for July 10

On Wednesday, July 10, faculty and staff are invited to N.C. State’s Agroecology Education Farm from 8 a.m. until noon to tend crops that are being grown by University Dining for use in campus dining halls. When produce is harvested later this summer, it will be the first time that campus-grown produce is served in campus dining halls. 

Jul 3, 2013

College revisited

College seems to have lost some of its luster. Many college graduates couldn’t find jobs during the recession. Plus the growth in college loans has put many graduates financially far behind, even if they get a job. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden talks about whether college still worth the time and cost.