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Bob Franks Tapped to Lead Applied Ecology

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Oct 21, 2024

Department of Plant & Microbial Biology Newsletter – Fall 2024

The Department of Plant & Microbial Biology introduces new members with our annual fall ice cream social! 
Photo collage from the PMB spring 2024 Ice Cream Social.

Jun 4, 2024

2024 Plant and Microbial Biology Departmental Awards and Recognitions

Read about PMB's annual ice cream social where the department celebrated the accomplishments of our community, gave recognition to award-winners, and bid fond farewells to graduating students and others departing for their next adventures.  

Mar 12, 2024

New Talk Series: PMB Shorts

Welcome to our new series PMB Shorts! These are 20 minute, non-technical talks created to open the floor for anyone in the department to share their knowledge. 
PMB Farm Day collage

Oct 25, 2023

PMB Family Fun at the Farm

We had a wonderful time celebrating our department at our annual PMB Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the Johnson Farm. 

Oct 11, 2023

Department of Plant & Microbial Biology Newsletter – Fall 2023

The Department of Plant & Microbial Biology introduces new members with our annual fall ice cream social! 

Jun 2, 2023

Congratulations to our Spring Graduates!

On May 6th, 2023 we had a lovely ceremony celebrating our graduates in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology. Below are all of our students who graduated. We had… 
Echinacea flower

May 22, 2023

2023 Plant and Microbial Biology Departmental Awards and Recognitions

Check out our spring newsletter and read about these student and departmental awards! 
Student with a beaker.

Mar 20, 2023

Supporting the True Nature of Education

CALS alumnus and generous donor Wilson Cunningham created an endowment to enhance the student experience in plant and microbial biology at NC State. He hopes others will participate in Day of Giving, too. 
Howling cow ice cream in front of Talley wolves

Oct 4, 2022

Department of Plant and Microbial Biology Newsletter – Fall 2022

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology introduces new members of our department and recognizes exciting new updates in our labs. 
Robert G. Franks

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.