PMB News

Jun 1, 2022

Bob Franks Tapped to Lead Applied Ecology

Longtime CALS professor Bob Franks looks forward to serving as the interim department head for Applied Ecology. 

May 23, 2022

The Gift of Perspective

With Emeritus Professor Tom Wentworth’s support, the Research Pack Abroad program will continue to provide undergraduate students with international research experience. 

May 11, 2022

2022 Plant and Microbial Biology Departmental Awards and Recognitions

Congratulations to all PMB students, faculty and staff for all that you have accomplished this academic year. 

May 2, 2022

Student Spotlight: Shreeja Chhaya

We had the chance to chat with Shreeja Chhaya, a first-year Master's of Microbial Biotechnology student, to learn about her academic journey and plans for the future. 

Apr 5, 2022

Building Dedication Marks Milestone for N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will dedicate the NC State University Plant Sciences Building on April 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. The event is free to attend, and the public is invited to join state officials, university leaders, donors and friends to celebrate this exciting milestone for the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative. 

Mar 29, 2022

Day of Giving Tells a Successful Story

On NC State’s fourth annual Day of Giving, Wolfpack supporters gave a record 14,533 gifts totaling $23,060,336, which will help create a bold new chapter for the university. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences raised almost $3.7 million dollars, which was more than any other college or department at NC State! A BIG Thank You to all our supporters and donors! 

Mar 22, 2022

Cranos Williams Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor

NC State faculty member Cranos Williams was recently named a Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Agricultural Analytics by the College of Engineering (COE) and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).  

Mar 22, 2022

Kira Lindelof Awarded the 2022 Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship

Kira Lindelof has been awarded the 2022 Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture. 

Mar 21, 2022

Aurora Toennisson: Exploring Space and Sharing Science

When Toennisson was young, she wanted to be an astronaut. But as she learned more about life on Earth, she shifted her interests. 

Mar 11, 2022

NC State’s Annual Day of Giving is Coming

March 23 is NC State's Day of Giving - a day were donors combine gifts of all sizes to make a difference for students, faculty, staff and programs across campus. There are also hourly social media challenges! Learn how you can support our Department and the University on March 23!