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Garey Fox in BAE shop

Aug 30, 2023

A New Leader for CALS

On this episode of Farms, Food and You, preview what’s coming up for CALS this fall and in years to come as new Dean Garey Fox lays out his vision. 

Garey Fox in BAE shop

Apr 18, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Garey Fox, professor and head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering since 2017, will serve as the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Patterson Hall on a spring day. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Jun 28, 2022

Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Finalist Interviews Announced

Three finalists for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been selected for on-campus interviews starting the week of July 11. 

Front exterior of Patterson Hall

Apr 11, 2022

Update on Search for Next Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Dean Louis Martin-Vega shares an update on the search for the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Goodnight Distinguished Professor Cranos Williams

Mar 22, 2022

Cranos Williams Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor

NC State faculty member Cranos Williams was recently named a Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Agricultural Analytics by the College of Engineering and CALS. 

a brick building on a spring day

Jan 26, 2022

Search for Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Now Underway

An open search for the dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is now underway. As previously noted, Dean Rich Linton will step down February 15 to become the president of Kansas State University. John Dole, associate dean and director for academic programs, will serve as interim dean effective February 16. 

Pam Marrone alongside Dean Richard Linton as she receives her Distinguished Alumna award in 2021

Jan 14, 2022

Sustainable Ag Leader Names Test Plot in Support of N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative

The success of Distinguished CALS Alumna Pam Marrone’s biopesticides depended heavily on test plots. Now she’s naming a test plot in her family’s honor to support the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative. 

NC State's Memorial Belltower

Dec 28, 2020

2020 Reflections, 2021 Hopes

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Richard Linton provides reflections from 2020 and hopes for 2021. 

Feb 8, 2016

Answering the call

The formula of progress through partnership is a hallmark of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as it responds to the needs of North Carolina and its citizens. In this issue of Perspectives we show how we answer the call of our stakeholders and clientele, moving from need to fulfillment through collaboration and innovation. 

Nov 12, 2013

Gentry honored, new Pullen Society initiative launched at CALS fall joint foundations luncheon

“Preparing the Way,” a campaign initiative for the foundation boards of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to join N.C. State University’s Pullen Society, was launched Nov. 7. The foundations also presented the annual Distinguished Service Award to Jimmy Gentry, president of the State Grange.