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Economist Mike Walden

Oct 6, 2023

You Decide: Is the Outlook Bright for Manufacturing?

Economist Mike Walden reflects on the past, present and future of manufacturing in North Carolina and beyond. 

Man at podium

Oct 4, 2023

An Open-Door Approach to Agriculture: William Upchurch Named CALS Distinguished Alumnus

William Upchurch’s career has taken him from the fields of the family farm to a seat at the negotiating table for landmark tobacco settlements. 

Debbie Hamrick taking a selfie in a field of flowers

Oct 4, 2023

A Plant-Filled Career: Debbie Hamrick Honored as CALS Distinguished Alumna

From magazine publishing to the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, Debbie Hamrick has enjoyed an impactful career in horticulture. 

Researcher works with carrots to study pigmentation, domestication

Sep 28, 2023

What Makes a Carrot Orange?

Three recessive genes are required to give carrots their orange color – and the beneficial precursor of vitamin A. 

Guests of the East Africa symposium at Howling Cow Creamery

Sep 27, 2023

Symposium Strengthens Partnership with East African Countries

Experts from Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania visited NC State for a three-day symposium to foster sustainable agricultural development and improve health and well-being in rural East African communities. 

Sep 26, 2023

Mother of Invention

Necessity? Or maybe the Wolfpack spirit is the reason so many NC State ideas end up in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. 

Houseplants and a watering can on a windowsill

Sep 26, 2023

Houseplant Tips and Tricks for Your Dorm or Apartment

CALS students offer advice on choosing and caring for a houseplant. Hint: Plants can still thrive in harsh lighting and small spaces. 

two women stand in a farm field holding leafy greens

Sep 26, 2023

Internships Train the Next Generation of Extension Professionals

Animal science major Keely Marlowe was one of 31 students from NC State and beyond who spent the summer working at one of Extension’s 101 centers as part of the Extension Summer Internship Program. 

a camera trap picture of a black bear

Sep 26, 2023

Black Bear Project is a Roaring Success

The Coastal Black Bear Project is studying black bears in eastern North Carolina and providing students with hands-on research experience. 

freshwater mussels in water

Sep 25, 2023

Sea Salt is Lethal to Early Life Stages of Three Freshwater Mussel Species

This new study details how salt water intrusion is a threat to the future of freshwater mussels.