College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Bhavisha Gulabrai with white and brown laying hens. Gulabrai did the research for her master’s degree in poultry science at NC State, where she previously earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science.

Jun 3, 2025

What Comes First: The Chicken or the Housing for a Cage-Free Egg?

Researchers in NC State’s Prestage Department of Poultry Science, one of only six land-grant academic departments in the U.S. dedicated to poultry science, have found that hen breeds vary in their ability to adapt to cage-free environments. This can influence how farmers meet market demand for cage-free eggs and animal welfare goals.

Jun 3, 2025

Kelliher Named Roberts and Mikhail Distinguished Chair in Plant Genome Editing

Timothy Kelliher will join NC State this July as the Roberts and Mikhail Distinguished Chair in Plant Genome Editing of the Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture (GEC). Integrated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ state-of-the-art N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative and its expertise in genome editing and CRISPR, the GEC is poised to revolutionize agriculture.

May 1, 2025

Beth Liles ’25: Never a Linear Path

Beth Liles ’25 graduated from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences this spring after transferring from Wake Technical Community College three years ago. Using her new bioprocessing science degree, she will be starting work at Fujifilm this month.

Apr 29, 2025

Youngsteadt to Study Urban Bee Movement With Support From Kriz Endowment

Elsa Youngsteadt, associate professor in the Department of Applied Ecology, studies bees on a landscape scale, researching how bees move through urban environments. With funding from the George J. and Rhoda W. Kriz Study Leave Award, Youngsteadt will embark later this year on a sabbatical to gain new skills to further her research at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Leipzig, Germany.

Apr 2, 2025

Seventh Day of Giving Showcases Passion for NC State

Fueled by donors representing various industries, regions and connections to the university, Day of Giving 2025 proved once again that passion for NC State ties the Pack together.

CALS student Tanner Collier highlights his summer internship with the Caldwell County Extension Center with a poster board.

Mar 25, 2025

Coming Into Focus: Scholarships Support Student’s Success

Thanks to the support of several scholarships, Tanner Collier has been able to focus on his education and make the most of his experiences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, including taking part in an internship last summer with the Caldwell County Extension Center.

Jackie Collins and Ms. Wuf holding up the wolfie hand sign

Mar 18, 2025

Day of Giving Extends Opportunities to the Next Generation

CALS alumna Jackie Collins reflects on the impact of her years as a biological and agricultural engineering major and the importance of paying it forward on NC State Day of Giving.

Feb 25, 2025

Podcast: Clyde Sorenson – NC State Alumnus, Distinguished Professor and Donor

Clyde Sorenson, an NC State alumnus, distinguished professor and supporter, was recently named the university’s winner of the 2025 UNC Board of Governors Award for Teaching Excellence. Learn more about Sorenson and his impact on the Wolfpack in this archival episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast.

Feb 25, 2025

Revolutionary Researcher to Retire

Steve Lommel, a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of plant virology and a champion of the life sciences, is stepping down after 38 years of leadership at NC State. Lommel recently announced that he will retire from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in July 2025.

Twenty-year Navy veteran and AGI horticultural student Wes Fox describes the features of a vanilla orchid.

Feb 4, 2025

From Sea to Soil: Navy Veteran Pursues Horticulture

With the support of the Sycamore Stipend Fund for Veterans in the Agricultural Institute, Wes Fox is exploring a career in horticulture after retiring from military service.