Author: Dave Caldwell

Jul 28, 2011

Sociologist Ronald Wimberley, CALS faculty member for 40 years, dies

Dr. Ronald C. Wimberley, William Neal Reynolds professor of sociology and a member of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty for 40 years, died Monday, July 26. 

Jul 22, 2011

YOU DECIDE: What are the basics of the debt debate?

Our national debt is stirring debate in Washington and around the nation. Mike Walden provides a primer. 

Jul 8, 2011

YOU DECIDE: What can we learn from foreign economics?

Can we in the United States benefit from observing and understanding successful economic strategies in other countries? Mike Walden discusses. 

Jun 24, 2011

YOU DECIDE: How should we prepare tomorrow's workforce?

Mike Walden discusses recent reports that focus on the training needed for the jobs of the future. 

Jun 10, 2011

YOU DECIDE: What's holding back the economy?

Spring brought us hot temperatures and a cool economy. Mike Walden evaluates the chances for a robust economic recovery and better job growth. 

May 27, 2011

YOU DECIDE: Which 'ism' should guide economic policies?

Which economic philosophy should we follow to improve the economy? Mike Walden discusses the pros and cons of three approaches. 

May 17, 2011

'Bee Informed' to inform beekeepers

North Carolina State University will play a central role in a 5-year, $5 million U.S. Department of Agriculture effort to compile a nationwide honey bee database designed to make beekeepers more productive. 

May 16, 2011

Schulman elected Rural Sociological Society president

Dr. Michael Schulman, William Neal Reynolds Professor and Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, has been elected president of the Rural Sociological Society. 

May 16, 2011

Eric Miller named Microbiology Department head

Dr. Eric Miller, a long-time College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty member, has been named to head the Department of Microbiology. 

May 13, 2011

YOU DECIDE: Do the 'sigificant six' control our future?

Mike Walden argues that we can better understand where the economy is headed by looking at six factors that drive the economy.