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Celebrating 60 Years of Biochemistry at NC State

Alumni and Friends

Summer Lanier next to a placard announcing a Poultry Science Club meeting in Scott Hall on the NC State University campus

Mar 30, 2026

I Am CALS: Summer Lanier

Alumna Summer Lanier, new executive director of the N.C. Poultry Federation, earned multiple degrees and tackled a variety of challenges on her path to statewide leadership. 
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Mar 18, 2026

A Scientist of Firsts: Alumna Lizzie Johnson Harrell

Lizzie Johnson Harrell’s trailblazing career is defined by an impressive series of firsts. The microbiology alumna's scientific expertise, mentorship and service earned her a 2025 CALS Outstanding Alumni Award. 
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Mar 16, 2026

Propagating Potential

This NC State Day of Giving, John Bowen is propagating potential through a gift to the Extension Master Gardener Challenge, which when met, will unlock $15,000 to the beloved gardening program and its endowment. 
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Mar 9, 2026

Get Out of the Chair and Do It

Double alumna Nicole Youngblood reflects on the importance of staying connected, showing up for CALS and giving back. 
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Mar 2, 2026

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Names Jason Gipe Assistant Dean of Philanthropy

Jason Gipe has been named assistant dean of philanthropy for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State University and president of the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, following a national search. 
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Feb 18, 2026

Fueling a Love for Food

After more than 30 years as a food scientist, CALS alumna Angela Cauley is focused on sharing the many facets of the field with future generations. 
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Feb 11, 2026

Love That Goes the Distance

NC State alumni Christina and Casey Phillips started their journey as a couple at the dairy barn. Two cross-country moves later, they returned to North Carolina to raise a family. 
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Jan 14, 2026

Cooking Up a Food Science Career at Butterball 

Thanks to a broad range of hands-on experience during her time with CALS, alumna Lottie Pate has turned her passion for food science into a career at Butterball. 
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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. 
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Nov 25, 2025

Celebrating 60 Years of Biochemistry at NC State

For six decades, biochemistry faculty at NC State have guided research, education and workforce development with an eye toward advancing solutions in agriculture, medicine and beyond.