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Poultry Science Graduate Students Get Boost From Google

Author: Alice Manning Touchette

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Mar 6, 2025

Growing Interns

NC State University's JC Raulston Arboretum helps prepare the next generation of horticulturists through its internship program. 
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Sep 12, 2024

Find What You’re Called to Do

For Dallas Barnes, 2024 CALS Distinguished Alumni Award winner, finding his true calling in agriculture and leading with faith has laid a path for a successful, fulfilling life. 
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Sep 11, 2024

Startup Success Formula: ‘Jump In and Do It’

Transforming from scientist to entrepreneur was a family affair for 2024 CALS Distinguished Alumni Award winner Giles Shih, whose curiosity and ingenuity came together at NC State to launch his successful international business career. 
Juniper Level Botanic Garden gazebo and creek

Sep 9, 2024

Conservation, Education and Beauty

With Tony Avent quickly approaching retirement, his gift of the Juniper Level Botanic Garden to the JC Raulston Arboretum inspired NC State to establish an endowment with an ambitious $20 million goal to maintain the 28-acre research garden and its massive plant data collection. 
people gather for Howling Cow ice cream at CALS Tailgate

Aug 12, 2024

Join the Ag Day Fun at CALS Tailgate in the Lowes Foods Fan Zone!

Get ready for the 12th annual Ag Day football game and celebrate with your friends and family at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) 32nd annual CALS Tailgate. 
Joan Metcalf Hedge

Aug 6, 2024

From the Brickyard to the EPA

EPA biologist Joan Metcalf Hedge, a double alumna in animal science, reflects on mentors, encouragement and finding a research passion that led her to a career. 
Sarah Kirby and David Monks

Aug 2, 2024

Kirby, Monks Named Interim Co-Directors of NC State Extension

Sarah Kirby and David Monks will become the interim associate deans and directors of NC State Extension when Richard Bonanno departs at the end of August. 
Dean Garey Fox visits the Horticultural Crops Research Station in Clinton.

Jul 16, 2024

Research Road Trip

Dean Garey Fox hit the road this summer not for vacation at the beach or the mountains, but rather to tour several of the 18 Research Stations NC State operates in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  
Rich Bonanno with two 4-H kids and Dalton Dockery

Jun 24, 2024

CALS Bids Bittersweet Goodbye to Rich Bonanno

Richard Bonanno has sat at the helm of NC State Extension, the university’s largest outreach unit, since 2016 – and his leadership has helped the organization flourish. This August he will transition to a new role as executive director for the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors. 
Prestage Department of Poultry Science hosted graduated students and representatives from Google in May 2024.

Jun 3, 2024

Poultry Science Graduate Students Get Boost From Google

Four graduate students in the Prestage Department of Poultry Science have been selected to receive funding from the Google Community Grants Fund to enroll in the Ag Data Science certificate program.