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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 28, 2024

You Decide: What’s the Biggest Issue Facing the Country?

How will AI reshape the landscape of education and workforce development? Economist Mike Walden explores the possibilities. 
Rich Bonanno with two 4-H kids and Dalton Dockery

Jun 24, 2024

CALS Bids Bittersweet Goodbye to Rich Bonanno

Richard Bonanno has sat at the helm of NC State Extension, the university’s largest outreach unit, since 2016 – and his leadership has helped the organization flourish. This August he will transition to a new role as executive director for the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 14, 2024

You Decide: Should We Worry About The Declining Birth Rate?

The birth rate has been falling globally and in the United States. Economist Mike Walden explores how a shrinking population could impact communities now and in the future. 
portrait of Bill Aimutis

May 31, 2024

Get to Know Sustainable Protein Co-Director Bill Aimutis

A food scientist who's left his mark on store shelves worldwide will take on a fresh challenge as co-director of a new sustainable protein center at NC State. 
Economist Mike Walden

May 31, 2024

You Decide: Will We Soon Have a Four-Day Workweek?

The five-day workweek revolutionized daily work in the U.S. How could a shift to a four-day workweek impact industries and workers? 
cornfield in front of grain bin

May 22, 2024

Another Record: NC Agriculture’s Economic Impact Rises to $111 Billion

North Carolina agriculture's economic impact topped $100 billion for a second straight year. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 17, 2024

You Decide: Is ‘Greedflation’ Keeping Prices High?

Prices surged in recent years and have remained high. Mike Walden breaks down some of the factors at play. 
a group of people stand in a high-tech greenhouse

May 13, 2024

A Flourishing International Partnership

Faculty in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering discussed cutting-edge applications for robotics and machine learning in agriculture during a trip this spring to the Technical University of Moldova. 
a man wearing glasses and a blue and white checked shirt

May 10, 2024

CALS Names New Associate Dean and Director of Academic Programs

David Crouse, current associate department head for Crop and Soil Sciences, has been named associate dean and director of Academic Programs for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 3, 2024

You Decide: Do International Investments Help or Harm?

Do international investments help or hurt a state's economy? Mike Walden breaks down the pluses and minuses.