Sarah Maddry wearing her gown and other graduation regalia.

Dec 8, 2020

Sarah Maddry: Finding a Career Opportunity in Challenging Times

Despite a global pandemic, NC State CALS graduate and former Ag Institute Ambassador Sarah Maddry couldn't have asked for a better senior year.

Shelby Ferrel holding a sign explaining why agriculture is important.

Dec 4, 2020

Shelby Ferrell: From Oaks Leadership to Plant Progeny

While Shelby Ferrell graduates with a bachelor's degree in agricultural science during a pandemic, she reflects on many favorite experiences of in-person classes and adapting to an “unreal” year online.

A woman walking, wearing a black cap and gown

Nov 30, 2020

YFCS Grad Hopes to ‘Fill Gaps’ in Youth Policies in UAE

Before turning 40, CALS international and graduate student Rasha Abdullah wanted to do something for herself. So she chose to earn her master’s degree from NC State.

Young woman in a red cap and gown holding a goat

May 4, 2020

On the Mooove: Grad Shauna Somerville’s CALS Dairy Story

When Shauna Somerville leaves NC State, she’ll have a bachelor’s degree in animal science and minors in agricultural business management and agroecology. Her path to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences all started with a crazy idea her mom had.

CALS grad Selena Ibarra and her sister at graduation

Dec 11, 2018

Update: From Factory Floor To First-Generation College Student…To Graduation

Animal Science's Selena Ibarra has made it to graduation. It wasn't easy – but luckily, if there's one thing her life has taught her how to handle, it's hard work.

May 11, 2018

The Future is Bright: CALS Celebrates the Class of 2018

The homestretch is narrowing, and the end is in sight. Meet 10 of the college's outstanding students poised to receive degrees at commencement exercises this weekend.

graduates making the wolf signal at NC State commencement

Dec 15, 2017

The Future is Bright: CALS Celebrates Commencement

CALS graduated nearly 365 students on Dec. 15, including six extraordinary grads who are ready to change the world.

Graduating students raise their wolf hand high during commencement.

May 18, 2017

Reflections on Commencement

Happy. Anxious. Excited. Proud: With years of work behind them, recent graduates from NC State University's Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics reflect on how they feel about earning their diplomas, what they gained from NC State and what they plan to do next.

May 24, 2016

Two generations, one professor

Professor Bob Patterson has taught many students in his long career with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, but it's a rare thing to have taught one Crop Science alumnus and his son as well.