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Poultry Science’s Curtis Praised for Transformative Leadership

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a group of gardeners smiling in the garden

Jun 1, 2022

Growing Hope

NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ program volunteers cultivate gardening knowledge across the state. 
Brandi Merrick in front of a sign for the Varsity Research Building at NC State.

Jun 1, 2022

Grad Student on Home Turf as Volunteer at U.S. Women’s Open

Brandi Merrick volunteers as a greens mower at the 77th U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Moore County this week. It’s a chance to follow her twin passions: turf grass and golf. 
Dannica Wall holding a chicken

Jun 1, 2022

I AM CALS: Dannica Wall

Dannica Wall never imagined she’d make history one day. But the NC State University graduate student and staff member is on track to do just that when she becomes the first Black female at NC State to earn a Ph.D. in poultry science. 

Jun 1, 2022

Sami Nickerson: Nursery Knowledge to Plant Sales

Sami Nickerson, a spring 2022 alumna, discovered a new path and enthusiasm for plants while attending NC State. 
a close-up picture of a bride holding a bouquet

May 27, 2022

Picking the Right Flowers for a Summer Wedding

Melinda Knuth offers insight on how to make the largest impact with wedding florals, regardless of a couple’s budget. 
Image of person in the Phytotron, a controlled environment facility

May 26, 2022

Bob Franks Tapped to Lead Applied Ecology

Longtime CALS professor Bob Franks looks forward to serving as the interim department head for Applied Ecology while the college and department search for a permanent department head. 
an aerial view of a vineyard in North Carolina

May 24, 2022

A Fruitful and Balanced Industry

Mark Hoffmann, an assistant professor and Extension small fruits specialist, gives an inside look at the North Carolina wine industry and the local vineyards behind NC State’s Hallowed Places Collection. 
Profiles of three people standing in a field during sunset

May 24, 2022

Gathering Energy: New Faculty Reflect the Changing Needs of Agriculture

In response to the dynamic interplay of agriculture and the environment, we welcome four new faculty to expand our teaching, research and Extension capabilities in climate-smart farming. 
Tom Wentworth

May 23, 2022

The Gift of Perspective

With Emeritus Professor Tom Wentworth's support, the Research Pack Abroad program will continue to provide undergraduate students with international research experience. 
Pat Curtis

May 20, 2022

Poultry Science’s Curtis Praised for Transformative Leadership

After more than 30 years working in higher education, 15 of those years at North Carolina State University, Patricia Curtis, department head for the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, is retiring beginning July 1.