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Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Realizing the Value of Growth

Author: Staff

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May 6, 2026

Nuturing a Future in Animal Science

Driven by a love for animals and people, animal science major Alexia Alexander has stayed focused on reaching her goals at NC State while building momentum for a career in veterinary medicine. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

May 1, 2026

You Decide: Why Are Trailer Parks Disappearing?         

Economist Mike Walden examines one factor contributing to the housing affordability crisis: less land dedicated to trailer parks. Is there a way to keep mobile home ownership as an important part of affordable living? 
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Apr 30, 2026

Hatching a Career in Food Animal Medicine

Senior Deana Poteat, a double major in animal science and poultry science, will take the next step in her career this fall as a Food Animal Scholar with NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine. 
a woman with long dark hair wearing a red shirt that says NC State Wolfpack standing in front of a gray and red brick building with marble steps

Apr 29, 2026

Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Finding Value in Intentional Community

As a double major in biochemistry and political science, Pooja Narasimhan will graduate in May with a broad skillset and the confidence to find her place in the world thanks to support through NC State’s Thomas Jefferson Scholars program. 
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Apr 27, 2026

A Future on the Fairway

Leveraging his education in the classroom with hands-on skills learned through multiple internships, turfgrass science major Ty High is teed up for a successful career managing golf course greens. 
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Apr 20, 2026

Wang Awarded NIFA Grant to Study Early Pregnancy in Pigs

To support healthy pigs and a more productive swine industry, Xiaoqiu (Churchill) Wang, associate professor of animal science, will study the critical early stages of pregnancy and how various factors affect fetal development in piglets. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Apr 17, 2026

You Decide: Is COVID To Blame for High Housing Costs and Property Taxes? 

NC State economist Mike Walden examines whether the issues both homebuyers and homeowners have been facing in recent years began during the pandemic. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Apr 3, 2026

You Decide: Is the Economy Headed for a Nosedive?

NC State economist Mike Walden takes a closer look at how the Iran War could affect the economic outlook for 2026. 
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Mar 31, 2026

Fishing for Resilience

In new research, NC State applied ecologist Nadya Mamoozadeh and other researchers find that Southern Appalachian brook trout are most vulnerable to rising temperatures. 
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Mar 23, 2026

Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Realizing the Value of Growth

Makayla High, an animal science and world, languages, and cultures double major, has discovered her voice and confidence through NC State’s Thomas Jefferson Scholars program, where mentorship and community have helped her grow as a leader.