News

Feb 8, 2011

Research aids understanding of mercury risks to wildlife and people

A College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate student’s research is helping pinpoint which fish in which areas of North Carolina pose the greatest risks – and some of her findings are surprising. 

Feb 8, 2011

Celebrations, special events surround chancellor’s installation

The Oct. 26 installation of Dr. W. Randolph “Randy” Woodson as 14th chancellor of N.C. State University was celebrated over a week of special events at the university. 

Feb 8, 2011

DeGruy and Pingali honored as CALS Distinguished Alumni

A world-renowned underwater cinematographer and an international leader in agricultural economics are the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Distinguished Alumni for 2010-2011. 

Feb 8, 2011

College honors its 2010-2011 Outstanding Alumni

On Oct. 1, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at N.C. State University held its annual Alumni Awards reception, recognizing 14 graduates as Outstanding Alumni and two as Outstanding… 

Feb 8, 2011

Lifetime 4-H’er and former State Leader Dalton Proctor named to National 4-H Hall of Fame

Dalton Proctor Dr. Dalton Proctor, former State 4-H leader in North Carolina, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in an October ceremony in Chevy Chase, Md. The… 

Feb 8, 2011

Crop Science alumna Laura Whatley creates student emergency fund

The Laura Medlen Whatley and Thomas L. Whatley Crop Science Student Emergency Fund will help crop science students who may experience unexpected economic hardship or changes in their financial status. 

Feb 8, 2011

New CALS scholarship honors Richard Canady and his love for family, friends and agriculture

It’s not typical that an endowment signing draws a standing-room-only crowd, but when word went out that a scholarship was being created in memory of Richard Canady, 2002 graduate of N.C. State University, nearly three score family, friends and colleagues made a point to be there Oct. 1. 

Feb 8, 2011

Hightowers endow awards for graduate students in fisheries and wildlife

The Joseph E. and Robin C. Hightower Graduate Award Endowment in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences was created Oct. 22. 

Feb 8, 2011

Order of Long Leaf Pine and Distinguished Service Awards given at foundations event

A state legislator, a county commissioner and a retired Extension-director-turned-community-volunteer were honored Nov. 10 during the joint meeting of the North Carolina Agriculture, Dairy and Tobacco foundations at N.C. State University. 

Feb 8, 2011

2010 CALS Donor Recognition is a special celebration

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ annual donor recognition event at McKimmon Center was especially festive this year.