News

Apr 6, 2011

Technology on a roll

Technology, like most parts of our economy, took a hit during the recession. But N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says it's made a comeback -- big time. 

Apr 5, 2011

Why are jobs coming back slowly?

We lost almost 8 million jobs in the country during the recession. To date we have regained less than 1.5 million jobs. At this rate it will be another three years before total national employment returns to pre-recessionary levels. Why is the job recovery taking so long? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Apr 5, 2011

NCSU entomologist receives regional IPM award

Dr. Hannah Burrack is honored with the Southern Region IPM Center's Friends of IPM Future Leader Award. 

Apr 4, 2011

N.C. 4-H to honor Dr. Jim Clark, Dr. Dalton Proctor at Lifetime Achievement Event

The annual 4-H Lifetime Achievement Awards Celebration in Concord, N.C. will honor the achievements of former 4-H members, families and supporters. 

Apr 4, 2011

CALS Poultry Science, Richmond Community College partner in 2+2 program

The Department of Poultry Science and Richmond Community College have signed an agreement that allows specific RCC associate in science degree graduates admission as juniors into the NCSU poultry science program. 

Apr 4, 2011

CALS PreVet students bring good news from annual symposia

Not only were CALS students among the outstanding participants at the American PreVet Medical Association Annual Symposia, but N.C. State University was selected to host the event next year. 

Apr 4, 2011

CALS animal science grad students shine at Midwestern competition

Yan Zhao, Alexandra Chaytor and Jocelyn Bishop were winners in the graduate competition at the Midwestern meeting of the American Society of Animal Science. 

Apr 4, 2011

Wolfpack rifle team and 4-H shooting sports leader competes at national event

Martha Hall was be one of approximately 70 competitors at the recent 18th annual National Junior Olympic 3-position Small Bore Rifle Competition. 

Apr 4, 2011

Women on the rise

A recent report showed that, among all the University of North Carolina campuses in the state, only one -- N.C. State University -- has a majority of men. On the other campuses, there are now more female students than male students. And N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden says the economic implications of this are huge. 

Apr 1, 2011

Wake Up! It’s Spring! children’s program launched at JCRA

JC Raulston Arboretum’s “Wake Up! It’s Spring!” new family program sprang to life March 26.