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Student Spotlight: Montana York Bridges Law and Agriculture

Author: Chelsea Kellner

CALS students in sweet potato field at the Caswell Research Farm in Kinston, N.C.

Nov 4, 2016

So You Want To Go To CALS…

As interim associate dean and director of academic programs, John Dole is CALS’ go-to guy for all things admissions – so we asked him to tell us the best way to get here. Turns out there’s more than one. 
CALS student Nashea Williams

Oct 19, 2016

Student Spotlight: Nashea Williams Plants Dreams at CALS, Meets VP

Since choosing CALS as her pathway to a career in plant breeding, senior Nashea Williams has studied abroad in Costa Rica and met Vice President Joe Biden. 
Watauga County NC Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Jim Hamilton poses with both hands full of harvested ginseng roots.

Sep 20, 2016

Ginseng Boosts Ag Hopes, Sustainably – If You’re Careful

Ginseng has the potential to become a boon to the local economy. All it takes is the right soil, the right seeds, the right know-how – and constant vigilance. Cooperative Extension is hard at work helping western North Carolina growers raise this unique crop. 
Student riding a horse in an equestrian competition

Sep 19, 2016

Student Spotlight: Shelby Lanier Pioneers International Relationships

A former race horse named Floyd and a spring break trip to England transformed senior Shelby Lanier’s thinking into doing. A Thomas Jefferson Scholar pursuing a dual degree in animal science and history, Lanier says anything is possible through hard work. 
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Associate Director Travis Burke poses for a headshot in front of the NC State University logo.

Sep 12, 2016

How To Make An Impact: Tips from Extension’s Travis Burke

After more than 30 years with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Travis Burke is retiring – and has some advice to share. 

Sep 6, 2016

Student Spotlight: Peter Rizzo Explores the Tastier Side of Science

Inspired by his first-generation Italian-American family, flavor chemistry major Peter Rizzo works to create the next big flavor. 
NC State University horticulture professor Julia Kornegay poses amongst pink flowers.

Aug 22, 2016

Saving Lives Through Horticulture

Julia Kornegay's resume includes an unusual line: Her quick action during the Rwandan genocide in 1994 catalyzed a collaboration that helped prevent famine and save lives. 
Nick McCrory dives in the Olympics

Aug 17, 2016

Student Spotlight: Olympic Bronze Medalist Dives Into Physiology at CALS

Diver Nick McCrory nabbed a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympics. Now, he's in the Physiology Program at CALS with his sights on a new goal: medical school. 
Ted Feitshans headshot

Aug 15, 2016

Aikido, Ag and Environmental Law

Extension Professor Ted Feitshans is equally comfortable in the classroom, in the field or on the martial arts mat. And you might be surprised by how much they overlap. 

Aug 8, 2016

Student Spotlight: Montana York Bridges Law and Agriculture

First generation college student Montana York is a CALS Ambassador double-majoring in political science and agricultural science. Here's how she knew CALS was right for her.