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Feb 7, 2013

Tailgate 2012 celebrates the tradition

A pre-game pep rally featuring the Wolfpack mascots and band. An abundance of great food. Fun and fellowship with CALS alumni, friends and faculty. Generous scoops of Howling Cow ice cream. And an array of College exhibits with everything from face-painting to reptile encounters. It was all there Sept. 15 as the Wolfpack faithful filled Dorton Arena on the N.C. State Fairgrounds at the 21st annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Tailgate. 

Feb 7, 2013

Stewart completes Food Systems Leadership Institute program

Dr. Marshall Stewart was among the 20 fellows of the Food Systems Leadership Institute (FSLI) honored recently during a ceremony at the annual meeting of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities in Denver. 

Feb 7, 2013

Why isn’t the dollar falling?

With all the economic issues in our country, including debates over the federal budget and debt, why isn’t the U.S. dollar sinking in value against foreign currencies? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Feb 6, 2013

Student Perspectives: Suzanne O’Connell and Aaron Fox

Ph.D. students Suzanne O'Connell and Aaron Fox immersed themselves in Croatian agriculture, cuisine and culture as they spent a month exploring study abroad options with the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Agriculture. 

Feb 6, 2013

Has revising the tax code already begun?

Leading up to last year’s fiscal cliff deadline there was a debate about limiting tax deductions and exemptions. The debate was part of a larger discussion about making substantial revisions to the federal income tax code. Was anything along these lines included in the final fiscal cliff legislation? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Feb 5, 2013

CALS alum leads international textile company

Marvin Smith, a CALS graduate and CEO of Printcraft INC, is featured in this month's newsletter for the N.C. State University Office of International Affairs. 

Feb 5, 2013

Shadow housing inventory

The housing market registered significant gains in 2012, causing many to proclaim that housing has turned the corner and will continue to improve. But what might be lurking in the economy that could derail this optimistic forecast? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Feb 4, 2013

The virtual university

Information technology has changed so much of our world. Smartphones that almost everyone carries are several times stronger than the first computers we had decades ago. Some think information technology will change the way we obtain education in the future, particularly higher education. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Feb 1, 2013

Laura Taylor awarded Leopold Fellowship

Dr. Laura Taylor, professor of agricultural and resource economics, has been awarded a Leopold Leadership Fellowship. She one of just 20 environmental researchers in North America to receive the prestigious honor this year. 

Feb 1, 2013

BAE-designed stormwater wetland earns national construction award

The Jack Smith Creek Stormwater Project, one of the largest stormwater retrofits in the state, can capture and treat the runoff from more than 1,000 acres of residential and commercial property.