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Author: Dee Shore

NC State belltower on a sunny day

Apr 29, 2019

Patterson and Ristaino Receive Awards for International Impact

Congratulation to CALS faculty members Bob Patterson and Jean Ristaino, who were honored recently at NC State’s annual Global Engagement Exposition. 

NC State belltower on a sunny day

Apr 22, 2019

New Class of William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors Selected

Dean Linton recently announced that six outstanding faculty members have been named winners of one of the college's highest awards. 

Photo of a portion of a grapevine

Apr 18, 2019

Extension Announces AgVentures Grant Winners

As winners of the 2019 N.C. AgVentures cost-share grants, 34 North Carolina farmers will receive funding to help grow, diversify or implement new entrepreneurial plans in their operations or communities this year. 

Man in lab coat cutting meat

Apr 18, 2019

Student Spotlight: Juan Ascencio Makes His Mark In Meat Contest

Juan Ascencio heads to Germany in May after winning seven medals in an international charcuterie contest. 

Two people shake hands. Playground equipment behind them.

Apr 16, 2019

Extension Helps Partners With Tailored Solutions for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating

NC State Extension project builds partnerships promoting healthy eating and physical activity to help prevent chronic disease. 

Four men at a red table give the wolf sign.

Apr 10, 2019

Partner Profile: Novozymes Strengthens Research Partnership with NC State

“Great science and great relationships can create great things,” says Novozymes’ president for the Americas before signing a major research agreement with NC State. 

Dean Richard Linton holding a thank-you pizza and giving the Wolfpack sign.

Apr 1, 2019

“With Gratitude and Pride: Thank You”

Support from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences community exceeded all expectations for NC State's first Day of Giving, Dean Linton says. For a behind-the-scenes look at this remarkable day, check out our video recap. 

Woman talking while two others listen.

Mar 27, 2019

Student Spotlight: Aspiring Plant Doc (And FFAR Fellow) Lindsey Becker

At NC State, Lindsey Becker is gaining strong experience in her discipline, plant pathology, while also building soft skills important to career success. She's one of 17 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Fellows nationwide. 

Man standing by pink hydrangea bush

Mar 19, 2019

NC State Plant Breeder Wins Prestigious Scott Medal

Tom Ranney and his colleagues in Mills River have developed more than 50 ornamental cultivars – trees, shrubs and flowers that have been a boon for gardeners and for North Carolina’s green industry. 

Cat and woman, nose to nose

Mar 12, 2019

Clovers All Over: What Are The 4 H’s, Anyway?

Did you know the fourth leaf used to stand for "hustle"? Any idea what it stands for now – and what it means for North Carolina? Leaf by leaf, 4-H’ers explain what 4-H’s clover means to them.