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Mar 4, 2026

Don’t Miss Ag Awareness Week

Ag Awareness Week, March 9–12, will bring one of North Carolina’s top industries to the forefront at NC State — connecting students to agriculture and its many opportunities. 
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Mar 2, 2026

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Names Jason Gipe Assistant Dean of Philanthropy

Jason Gipe has been named assistant dean of philanthropy for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State University and president of the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, following a national search. 
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Mar 2, 2026

Amy Grunden to Take the Helm as CALS Associate Dean for Research, Director of NCARS

Amy Grunden, an experienced researcher and faculty member of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been named CALS associate dean for research and director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service, effective March 10. 
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Mar 2, 2026

CALS Rural Works!: A Bridge Between Students and Opportunity

An internship with Uchiyama Manufacturing America in Goldsboro, North Carolina, through NC State’s Rural Works! program offered CALS student Wendy Fuentes-Cheque a new perspective on her professional path. Now, the new CALS Rural Works! program aims to connect more CALS students with full-time, paid internships in rural North Carolina. 
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Mar 2, 2026

Student Grows Ag Research Acumen and Power Skills Through the N.C. PSI

N.C. PSI programs help lay a foundation for success for an NC State master’s student exploring AI-powered tools to inform the creation of more resilient crops. 
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Feb 26, 2026

Talking Up the Science of Food Systems

With an academic foundation rooted in animal and poultry science, Bavisha Gulabrai is leveraging a doctorate in agricultural education and human sciences to help people better understand how food is produced and why those practices matter. 
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Feb 25, 2026

Reimagining Photosynthesis for Efficiency

Research exploring artificial photosynthesis through designed proteins could one day open the door to new possibilities in agriculture and beyond. 
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Feb 24, 2026

Choose the Perfect Plant with Big Data

Discover how the NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox uses research-based data to help you select the right plants for your location, ensuring a sustainable and thriving landscape. 
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Feb 23, 2026

Lina Quesada-Ocampo Named Executive Director of the IR-4 Project

The IR-4 Project's new leader brings over 15 years of experience in applied pest management research and Extension work to her new role. 
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Feb 20, 2026

You Decide: What’s Wrong With the Job Market?        

NC State economist Mike Walden breaks down the latest U.S. job statistics and the factors causing businesses to be hesitant about hiring.