News

May 20, 2013

Postdoctoral program aims for greater faculty diversity

When Dr. Terrence Gardner was hired, he became the first African-American postdoctoral researcher in the College in nearly a decade, which is why the Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship was created. The fellowship provides outstanding scholars from underrepresented groups with an opportunity that might not otherwise be available. 

May 20, 2013

Impacts of energy exploration in North Carolina

What are the costs and benefits of energy exploration in North Carolina? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses a study he did to answer that question. 

May 17, 2013

Taxing Internet sales

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses a proposal in Congress to allow states to tax purchases made on the Internet. 

May 16, 2013

One lower cost of traveling

As we start to make vacation plans, N.C. State economist Mike Walden finds one bargain among many rising prices. 

May 15, 2013

Alamance 4-H’ers win state wildlife competition

A team of Alamance County 4-H’ers took first place in the state 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program competition in April and will move on to represent North Carolina at the National 4-H WHEP Invitational this summer. 

May 15, 2013

Fred Gould named to Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Dr. Fred Gould, William Neal Reynolds Professor in the Department of Entomology, is one of two North Carolina State University faculty members named to the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, a major program unit of the National Research Council. 

May 15, 2013

Debt deflation

N.C. State economist Mike Walden explains why we should be concerned that economists are talking about "debt deflation." 

May 14, 2013

Riggans Memorial Scholarship honors former 4-H’er who was a dairy industry leader

A new scholarship endowment was established in April in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to honor Megan Mann Riggans and her infant son, Will. 

May 14, 2013

Strength in manufacturing

N.C. State economist Mike Walden explains why the idea that U.S. manufacturing is weak is actually inaccurate. 

May 13, 2013

Living preferences of young households

N.C. State economist discusses why many young people are skeptical about homeownership, even if they can afford a home.