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NC State Announces 2025-26 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

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May 6, 2026

How Higher Temperatures Can Benefit (or Devastate) Bumble Bee Populations

New research finds higher temperatures actually benefit some bumble bee species – but periods of extreme heat appear to more than offset those benefits. 
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May 1, 2026

Three NC State Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships

Caitlyn Elliott, a plant biology and biochemistry double major, is among three third-year students at NC State to receive the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. 
Outdoor portrait of senior Chloé Sharpe, an agroecology and sustainable food systems major.

Apr 29, 2026

Discover Our Majors: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

Senior Chloé Sharpe’s lifelong appreciation for local agriculture led her to the agroecology program at NC State, where she found her Wolfpack, chose a career path and learned more about who she is. 
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Apr 21, 2026

Study of Gut Microbes in Black Bears Finds Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

A study of bears in eastern North Carolina expands our understanding of microbial ecosystems in omnivores, and finds bears may play an unexpected role in dispersing antibiotic-resistant pathogens. 
image shows green leafy plants in small pots being grown under reddish light

Apr 16, 2026

How a New Technique Will Help Us Mine Rare-Earth Metals…With Plants

Researchers have developed a technique for detecting and measuring the concentration of rare-earth elements in plants. 
A photograph of three students in lab coats examining a plant.

Feb 2, 2026

Inspiring Students to Pursue Agricultural Careers

Gaining experience in a laboratory or learning to use cutting-edge technology is often reserved for students pursuing master’s and advanced degrees. The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative is helping change that, providing undergraduates across many disciplines with career-relevant opportunities. 
Early spring at Wolf Plaza.

Feb 2, 2026

2025-26 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s new class of University Faculty Scholars includes CALS faculty Colleen Doherty and Deepti Salvi. This faculty designation is in recognition of outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond. 
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Jan 27, 2026

Free Training Aims to Help Restaurants, Retailers Comply With New Food Safety Rule

Food safety regulations are poised to go into effect that will help trace foodborne illness outbreaks to their point of origin more quickly – but will also impose significant new requirements on restaurants and food retailers. 
Lance Williams '25 in an NC State graduation cap and gown, sitting surrounded by green foliage

Dec 17, 2025

Lance Williams: Wolfpack Forever

Lance Williams’ NC State journey began with 4-H Youth Development in his hometown, Bunn, North Carolina. Inspired by that formative experience, Williams is using his education to give back. 
Talley tower is reflected in the windows of Talley Student Union

Dec 10, 2025

NC State Announces 2025-26 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2025-26 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovator, including nine faculty members from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education.