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You Decide: Is Social Security Secure?

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Sep 12, 2025

From Computer Science to Crop Science

At 70 years old, Steve Amerige is working toward a doctoral degree in crop science using skills from his long career in software programming to develop new tools for precision agriculture. 
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Sep 10, 2025

2025 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrated its alumni award winners on Sept. 5. Find out how they're making an impact both near and far. 
Economist Mike Walden

Sep 5, 2025

You Decide: Is the Housing Market Improving for Buyers?

NC State economist Mike Walden says that if you’re in the market to buy a home, keep an eye on trends in construction and prices. 
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Aug 25, 2025

Watermelon Queen Promotes More Than Sweetness 

As NC Watermelon Queen, agricultural science major Elle Steinlage is learning the importance of building awareness and support for the farms and companies that feed our communities. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 22, 2025

You Decide: Good or Bad Direction on Inflation?

NC State University economist Mike Walden weighs the ups and downs of inflation and how that's impacting prices today. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 8, 2025

You Decide: Which Economic -Ism is Best   

NC State economist Mike Walden explains the difference between capitalism and socialism and whether a mix of both is possible. 
Economist Mike Walden

Jul 25, 2025

You Decide: Should You Be a Buyer or Seller of the Economy?  

With the year more than halfway through, NC State economist Mike Walden takes stock of the economy and looks at whether households and businesses should be buyers or sellers of the economy. 
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Jul 17, 2025

Monks Named Associate Dean and Director of NC State Extension

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has named David Monks, a respected CALS administrator, researcher and longtime Extension advocate, as associate dean and director of NC State Extension, effective Aug. 1. 
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Jul 11, 2025

You Decide: Is the National Debt Still a Big Worry?

NC State economist Mike Walden discusses the national debt, if it's really a problem for the economy and ways to control it. 
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Jun 27, 2025

You Decide: Is Social Security Secure?

Social security is top of mind for everyone these days. NC State economist Mike Walden breaks down how it's supposed to work and what the future of the program may look like.