News

Apr 26, 2017

Extension Clinic Helps Beekeepers Protect Their Colonies

As news continues to grow about problems faced by honey bees, NC State Extension is using the latest science to help beekeepers assess one of the most important factors in their colonies’ success -- the health of their queens. 

Apr 24, 2017

Economic Perspective: Higher Housing Costs in Cities

The cost of housing in cities seems to constantly be housing. What, if anything, can be done about the rising home and rent prices? 

Apr 24, 2017

Animal Science Partnership Nabs National Symposium

About 600 pre-veterinary students from across the United States attended the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Symposium at NC State. 

Apr 24, 2017

10 Ways to Survive Dead Week

CALS students are buckling down, studying hard and trying to stay awake. Here are ten tips for getting through this end-of-the-year mad dash. 

Apr 21, 2017

Student Spotlight: Hall Aspires to Lend a Hand for N.C. Agriculture

Junior soil science student Lane Michael Hall knows what he wants to do -- to help North Carolina agriculture -- and is busy getting it done. 

Apr 21, 2017

New Program Fosters Collaboration Between Students and Industry

A new undergraduate scholars program in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering will give students the opportunity to work outside the classroom on real-world problems. 

Apr 20, 2017

Ready For Your Close-Up?

The Cellular and Molecular Imaging Facility recently acquired a new state-of-the-art Zeiss LSM 880 confocal microscope and is eager for researchers on campus to learn how to use it. Check out two opportunities to see it in action. 

Apr 19, 2017

The Challenges of Chocolate

The NCSU Libraries will debut a new exhibit based on a chapter devoted entirely to the fragile history of cacao, cocoa and chocolate in Rob Dunn’s new book, Never Out of Season. 

Apr 19, 2017

Lee County Extension Spotlights Women in Agriculture

Seeing an unacknowledged growth of women in the agriculture industry, Extension agents in Lee County had an idea: tell the world. 

Apr 17, 2017

Economic Perspective: Aging and Spending

It's a fact that we are an aging society. What does that mean for spending in the economy as habits change over time? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at those changes and their implications.