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You Decide: Is “Buy Now, Pay Later” A Good Deal?    

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Nov 3, 2025

I Am CALS: Justin Page

Justin Page's time as a CALS student has helped him focus on the future of his family's 103-year-old farm as he and his family navigate an ever-changing landscape. 
Economist Mike Walden

Oct 31, 2025

You Decide: Why Are Gas Prices Down, Food Prices Up?

Economist Mike Walden delves into why the prices of food and gasoline are moving in opposite directions, and how consumers can adjust. 
Patterson Hall

Oct 30, 2025

Nomination Committee to Assist in Search for Next CALS Associate Dean of Research, Director of NCARS

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has launched a nomination committee to aid in the search for the next associate dean of research and director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service. 
Economist Mike Walden

Oct 17, 2025

You Decide: Can We Predict the Economy?                         

NC State economist Mike Walden reflects on the imperfect science of predicting economic trends with ever-changing models and consumer behavior. 
terri long

Oct 13, 2025

Long To Lead Department of Plant and Microbial Biology

Terri A. Long, a respected CALS faculty member and platform director for Education and Workforce Development for the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative, will take the helm as the head of the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, effective Jan. 2. 
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Oct 13, 2025

There’s No Time Like Fair Time With CALS

From serving up Howling Cow ice cream to milking cows, here's where to find CALS students and experts at the 2025 North Carolina State Fair. 
Economist Mike Walden

Oct 3, 2025

You Decide: What Does the Fed’s Rate Cut Mean?

NC State economist Mike Walden dissects the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut and what that indicates about the health of the economy. 
two women and a man in Wolfpack gear

Sep 23, 2025

Mark Your Calendar for CALS Wolfpack Harvest

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is launching a new fall tradition with Wolfpack Harvest, an event designed to bring together alumni, students, faculty and friends of the college to celebrate everything that makes CALS special. 
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Sep 22, 2025

WNCStrong: Shaping Youth Service After Hurricane Helene

Launched with support from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, the WNCStrong Youth Service Corps has given teens in western North Carolina a chance to give back to their communities following Hurricane Helene. 
Economist Mike Walden

Sep 19, 2025

You Decide: Is “Buy Now, Pay Later” A Good Deal?    

NC State economist Mike Walden says consumer loans can make sense in some circumstances, but it’s important to weigh how much borrowing money will cost, how long the benefits will last and whether there are any psychological returns on the loan.