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Jan 12, 2022

IR-4 Project to Host Four International Borlaug Fellows

The IR-4 Project is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) to host four international researchers for a Borlaug fellowship in 2022. 

Jan 11, 2022

Study Finds Distinct Gut Microbiomes in Male and Female Carnivores

A recent study found a dramatic difference between the microbial diversity in guts of female and male American minks. The finding suggests there is an unexpected sexual distinction in the gut microbiomes of carnivores. 

Jan 6, 2022

John Dole Named Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

John Dole has been appointed Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective February 16, after Richard Linton’s departure from the position to become president of Kansas State University. 

Jan 5, 2022

Study Finds Reduced Microbial Diversity in Guts of Wild Bears That Eat Human Food

A recent study suggests that eating human food has a pronounced effect on the microbiome of black bears. 

Dec 31, 2021

You Decide: Will 2022 Be a Boom, Bust or in Between?

With 2021 behind us, what possibilities does the 2022 economy hold for us? 

Dec 31, 2021

Josh Heitman Named Agronomy Fellow

Professor of soil physics and hydrology Josh Heitman has been named a 2021 American Society of Agronomy Fellow. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to agronomic science through education, service and research. 

Dec 30, 2021

Kylie Rymanowicz Applies Knowledge and Skills to Support Families

Kylie Rymanowicz worked with families in a variety of contexts throughout her career, and found that graduate studies in family life education at NC State was the perfect complement to her work. 

Dec 30, 2021

Nicholas Moravick: ‘Forever Thankful’ for Research Experience, Mentorship

Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, alumnus Nicholas Moravick graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology. Now, he works at Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals. 

Dec 20, 2021

The Horticultural Hats of Brandon Huber

Brandon Huber, now the lead scientist with Ag Eye Technologies, wore many hats during his time as a graduate student with the Department of Horticultural Science, including growing and sharing Lupin the corpse flower. 

Dec 19, 2021

Passion for Helping Families Inspires Online Grad to Cross the Finish Line

Online graduate overcomes health obstacles to earn her degree with her passion for helping others as a guiding force throughout her educational journey.