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Head shot of Will Kornegay in a farm field

May 11, 2021

Adversity Meets Ingenuity for Food Entrepreneur

Food entrepreneur Will Kornegay used quick thinking and the support of others to turned bad timing with one business into a new venture and a chance to help others who can't always afford nutritious food. 
Sirena Rowe hugs a teammate at the NCAA championships in Greensboro.

May 11, 2021

Strong Finish

Sirena Rowe, who helped NC State win an NCAA swimming relay title, recounts the highs and lows of her time in college. She graduates with a passion to help others and an eye on the Tokyo Olympics. 
Peyton Tipton wearing her NC State undergraduate regalia

May 11, 2021

Peyton Tipton: Discovering a Passion for Poultry Science

Peyton Tipton came to NC State for a degree in biology and quickly discovered her passion for poultry science. Upon graduation, the CALS graduate will work toward a Master of Physiology. 
Portrait of Coleman Simpson

May 10, 2021

A Leading Advocate: Master’s Student Coleman Simpson

Master’s student Coleman Simpson drew on his leadership skills and agricultural education to write a grant that provides counseling services for CALS students. 
White male looking at wheat in a field

May 7, 2021

Graduating with an NC State Online Master’s Degree, Daryl Anderson Brings New Expertise to Full-Time Job

More than 30 years ago, a livestock agent suggested that Daryl Anderson attend NC State to become an extension agent. Now as an employee, Daryl is thrilled to earn his master’s degree. 
Edwin Rutto in a pack of runners nearing the finish line.

May 7, 2021

Edwin Rutto: Going the Distance

Cross country runner Edwin Rutto looks homeward to Kenya’s Great Rift Valley as he graduates with a degree in plant and soil sciences. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

May 7, 2021

You Decide: Will the Roaring 20s Come Back?

What can we glean looking to the economy of the Roaring 20s, and how does it compare to a potential oncoming economy? 
Photo of sand fly.

May 6, 2021

Surprising Sand Fly Find Yields New Species of Bacteria

Researchers discover a new species of bacteria while examining sand fly larvae rearing area. 
Students conducting research in METRIC’s Dabney facility

May 6, 2021

Planned METRIC Satellite Facility to Support Next-Generation Plant Sciences Research

METRIC will open a satellite Core facility in the new NC Plant Sciences Building. The new facility will be home to state-of-the-art instruments that can detect how plants communicate. 
Gina Fernandez among berry plants in a green house

May 6, 2021

Breeding a Berry Successful Career

WIth support from the John D. and Nell R. Leazar Distinguished Professorship, Gina Fernandez is developing a better berry — and the next generation of plant breeders.