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David and Mary Peele

Mar 8, 2022

In Memory of Mary

David and Mary Peele named a greenhouse in the NC State Plant Sciences Building to honor Mary’s love of horticulture. After Mary passed, David named a second greenhouse to honor her. 
Randy Canady, Founder and CEO of Atticus

Dec 3, 2021

Forever Forward

Leading entrepreneur and NC State alum Randy Canady was born to move forward. True to form, he is helping advance the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative. 
N.C. PSI supporter Bob Winston

Nov 16, 2021

Shrinking Footprints

Hospitality industry giant Bob Winston supports the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative to make agriculture more sustainable and to enrich lives through advanced research and innovation. 
Richard and Marcia Reich celebrate their support of the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative

Sep 14, 2021

Deeply Rooted

The concept of extension struck a chord with Richard Reich early on. Now Reich and his wife, Marcia, honor NC State Extension - and their family - by supporting N.C. PSI. 
N.C. PSI donor Allen James is a strong advocate for the NC State Plant Sciences Building

Sep 4, 2021

‘We Can All Do Our Part’

With Allen and Ann James’ support of the N.C. PSI comes a special message: We can all do our part to support efforts we believe in, and we can do it at all levels, big and small. 
Global regulatory expert Alan Ayers has offered his unmitigated support for the N.C. PSI

Aug 12, 2021

Unregulated Support

No matter where he lived, Alan Ayers lived by his family’s advice: “If you’re going to be a part of a community, be a part of it.” Nowhere else has Ayers applied it more than at NC State. 
Aerial of Memorial Belltower and surrounding buildings on campus.

Oct 30, 2017

Murphy Named Assistant Dean for Advancement

Sonia Murphy is the new assistant dean for advancement in NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
Aerial of Memorial Belltower and surrounding buildings on campus.

Feb 22, 2017

Interim Leaders Named for CALS Advancement and Foundations

As the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences prepares for a national search for the executive director of its advancement programs, two staff members have been tapped as interim leaders. 
Arboretum gate in November in the early afternoon

Dec 22, 2016

JC Raulston Arboretum’s New Grand Entrance Open Every Day of the Year

Fun for people of all ages and free to the public, NC State's JC Raulston Arboretum is ready to debut its unique new pedestrian gate. 
Photo of Tuffy figurine on a table at CALS Tailgate

Dec 5, 2016

Football With a Side of Agriculture

Nearly 1,000 CALS alumni and friends enjoyed the 25th annual Tailgate -- the largest celebration of its kind at NC State.