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CALS Advancement Leadership Transition Announced

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Apr 24, 2025

2025 North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored

The 2025 North Carolina 4-H Alumni Award winners will be honored on Saturday, April 26, in the McKimmon Center at North Carolina State University. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Apr 18, 2025

You Decide: What’s the Endgame in the Tariff War?

NC State economist Mike Walden explores the role of tariffs and how they impact international relations, prices consumers pay and the health of the economy. 
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Apr 16, 2025

A Crown and a Calling

Not many college students can say they’ve juggled classroom assignments with media interviews, farm visits and a royal title — but that’s just another day in the life of NC State University’s own North Carolina Watermelon Queen. 

Apr 8, 2025

Growing Excellence in Turfgrass Education

For turfgrass alum Dewayne Krege, an interest in golf course management and green industry sales grew into a passion for seeding the next generation and leading a nationally recognized turfgrass competition team. 
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Apr 7, 2025

Spring Trials 2025: A Week of Experiential Learning for Horticulture Students

Six horticultural science students recently got a look at the breakthroughs blooming within the world of plants during a trip to the 2025 California Spring Trials. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Apr 4, 2025

You Decide: Can We ‘Have It All?’     

NC State economist Mike Walden explains how economics can help with everyday decisions as well as business and financial strategies. 
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Mar 28, 2025

I Am CALS: Giuliana Mendoza

Plant biology major Giuliana Mendoza hopes to grow her lifelong interest in plants into a career dedicated to addressing food insecurity. 
Economist Mike Walden

Mar 21, 2025

You Decide: Why Are Recession Fears Back?

NC State economist Mike Walden weighs whether the United States is facing an economic slowdown or a recession in the coming months. 
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Mar 19, 2025

Coming Into Focus: Scholarships Support Student’s Success

With the support of several scholarships, agricultural science major Tanner Collier has been able to focus on his education and make the most of the experience as a student with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
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Mar 17, 2025

CALS Advancement Leadership Transition Announced

After 18 years of dedicated service to CALS, Sonia Murphy has stepped into a new role as associate vice chancellor for University Development.