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Focused on the Future

Author: D'Lyn Ford

Daniela Jones portrait

Jan 6, 2026

NC State’s REFRAME Project Will Harness AI To Identify Business Opportunities in Crop Leftovers

NC State is leading efforts to develop an AI-enabled platform that can help farmers, processing plants and others identify new business opportunities in the bioeconomy. 
Mike Roe at boardroom table

Dec 11, 2025

Lifesaving Innovations

NC State entomologist R. Michael Roe, whose research has helped prevent insect-borne diseases around the world, has been selected as a 2025 fellow in the National Academy of Inventors. 
Latisha Sanchez holds her gold globe trophy

Dec 9, 2025

Gold Globe: NC State’s Latisha Sanchez a World Champion in Horse Judging

NC State animal science major Latisha Sanchez wrapped up her collegiate horse judging career with a top finish. Team members say they've learned about careers, confidence and communication. 
Sheep graze near solar panels with crowd in background

Dec 1, 2025

Agrivoltaics: Making Marginal Land More Productive With Solar Panels and Sheep

An NC State University demonstration site shows how uneven terrain can be used for grazing sheep and generating electricity. 
Man holds out cut orange sweetpotato in front of crowd

Nov 12, 2025

20 Years to Grow on: Future-proofing NC State’s Covington Sweetpotato

As NC State University's renowned Covington sweetpotato turns 20, plant breeders are working tirelessly to add resistance to a new pest, using the latest tools. 
a group of people gather outside in a building courtyard

Nov 11, 2025

CALS Wolfpack Harvest: ‘A Brand-New Tradition’

Alumni, faculty, staff, students and prospective students came together on Nov. 8 for the inaugural CALS Wolfpack Harvest to celebrate everything that makes the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences so special. 
Connor Balfany outdoor portrait

Oct 29, 2025

From Food Science to Forbes: NC State Alum Connor Balfany’s Entrepreneurial Path

Not many Ph.D. students are also entrepreneurs. That's a big reason NC State alum Connor Balfany made a prestigious list in Forbes Magazine. 
a woman wearing glasses and a black blazer and a man wearing a blue sports jacket and red neck tie

Sep 29, 2025

NC State Announces Interim Leaders for Agricultural and Life Sciences Research

Amy Grunden and Loren Fisher will become interim associate deans and co-directors of the research arm of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on Nov. 1, following the retirement of Steven Lommel. 
Pre-vet student from NC State observes a veterinarian performing surgery

Sep 15, 2025

Friends, Romans, Veterinarians: NC State Animal Science Trio in Italy

Three aspiring veterinarians from NC State University traveled to Rome and Florence, Italy, this summer to shadow vets and gain hands-on clinical skills. 
Portrait of Rodolphe Barrangou

Aug 26, 2025

Focused on the Future

Rodolphe Barrangou, 2025 CALS Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, mentors the next generation of scientists at NC State, where the CRISPR pioneer and biotech entrepreneur found a home.