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Graduation

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May 2, 2025

Never a Linear Path

Beth Liles’ winding journey to NC State and CALS started at a community college, then as a psychology student, before she finally discovered her passion as a bioprocessing major. 
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Apr 30, 2025

Growth-minded Graduates

Though they followed different paths to horticulture and jobs at JC Raulston Arboretum, graduating students Nic Eaton and Evan Villani developed a lasting interest in public horticulture. 
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Apr 30, 2025

Poultry Potential Takes Flight

From military brat to poultry practitioner, senior Kendall Snyder’s love of farm birds grew from unlikely beginnings. Within the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, she found a community that has helped her goals fly. 
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Apr 29, 2025

Committed to Service

Through interdisciplinary studies, service and undergraduate research, Park Scholar and biochemistry major Isaac Ali, who will graduate on May 3, has built a solid foundation for his academic and professional future. 
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Apr 25, 2025

Inspired by the Community of Agriculture

Through hands-on work at the Agroecology Farm and a research internship in crop management, soon-to-be CALS graduate Gisele White is ready for a career blending sustainable farming with community education. 
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Apr 23, 2025

Engineering Hands-on Experience

Senior Clark Roberts will graduate on May 3 with a degree in biological and agricultural engineering technology, prepared to build his future. 
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May 1, 2024

Forward Thinking

NC State graduate Mika’el Chabeda’s vision for the future is firmly planted in agroecology and plant biology. 
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Apr 30, 2024

A Passion for Poultry Science

A deep appreciation for poultry and poultry medicine has given senior Chloe O'Brien a foothold into a bright future. 
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Apr 29, 2024

Valuing the Business of Agriculture

As a clinic manager with the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program, soon-to-be graduate Seeby Jarvis-Earle has learned the value of helping grow and support the business of agriculture. 
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Apr 23, 2024

Illuminating Science

With support from the new Harold Swaisgood Biochemistry Mentorship Fund, Hali Harwood has spent her final undergraduate year at NC State researching a genetic mutation linked to a developmental disorder and two forms of cancer.