College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Oct 15, 2019

Scissors and Shovels: A Year of Transformation for CALS

It’s the largest infrastructure expansion in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences history: In the space of one year, six major CALS building projects have broken ground or opened their doors. More are on the way. In addition to multiyear new construction like the NC State University Plant Sciences Building, there are important smaller projects, including the transformational gifts and naming of the E. Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit and the Dinah E. Gore Teaching and Research Kitchens. 

Oct 15, 2019

The Power of Giving: Entrepreneur and Philanthropist (and CALS Alum) Carroll Joyner

Since graduating in 1956 with a bachelor's degree in animal science, E. Carroll Joyner has become one of NC State’s most generous and lauded philanthropists. He holds an honorary doctorate, and the university’s visitor center carries his name. Most recently, the E. Carroll Joyner Beef Unit at Lake Wheeler Laboratories was named in a Sept. 14 ceremony. 

Oct 15, 2019

Partner Profile: The Golden LEAF Foundation

The Sept. 6 groundbreaking for the NC State University Plant Sciences Building, a 185,000-square-foot research facility that will stand in the heart of Centennial Campus, was a milestone. Among the guest speakers at the ceremony was Randy Isenhower, board chairman of the Golden LEAF Foundation, which has awarded NC State $48 million in combined grants for the Plant Sciences Initiative. That funding included the largest single contribution ever made to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Oct 8, 2019

Distinguished and Outstanding CALS Alumni Honored

In recognition of their leadership and advocacy, Richard Reich and Keith Shoemaker were honored Sept. 6 as this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award winners for NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The CALS Alumni and Friends Society also presented Outstanding Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni awards, which recognize excellence and the achievements of former students in their careers and communities. 

Oct 1, 2019

E. Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit Dedicated

Key partners in North Carolina’s beef industry gathered Sept. 14 to celebrate the naming of NC State's Beef Education Unit after prominent College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumnus E. Carroll Joyner. Joyner has played an active role in the university's agricultural program since graduating in 1956. He donated his Angus beef herd to NC State to start the North Carolina Cattleman’s Foundation in the 1980s, and his naming gift will help transform beef cattle education, research and extension programs in North Carolina for generations to come. 

Oct 1, 2019

News Briefs: Trustees Approve Naming Opportunities and Proposals

The Board of Trustees has approved two naming opportunities within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as well as three naming proposals at CALS and the College of Veterinary Medicine in recognition of donor support. 

Sep 17, 2019

Planting A Seed

Funded through a public-private partnership, the Plant Sciences Building will ensure NC State remains at the forefront of plant sciences research for generations to come. More than 400 participants, including North Carolina agricultural leaders, university administrators, students, alumni and agricultural biotechnology company representatives, were in attendance for the ceremonial groundbreaking. 

Sep 17, 2019

NC State’s Plant Sciences Building: What People Are Saying

Excitement is building as NC State University continues to raise the Plant Sciences Building, which will transform the university's leadership in plant sciences research. Here's what elected officials, leaders at NC State and leaders in North Carolina agriculture had to say about the official groundbreaking ceremony held Sept. 6. 

Sep 17, 2019

Meet the First-Year Class for 2019

A golfer, a Park Scholar, an aspiring veterinarian and a member of the Goodnight Scholars transfer program: NC State welcomed 4,773 first-year students to campus in August, and here are a few of their stories. 

Sep 10, 2019

Gaining Ground

Farmers talked. University leaders listened. And a revolution in how NC State approaches plant sciences has begun with the official groundbreaking for the Plant Sciences Building on Centennial Campus. The building, funded through a public-private partnership, will help make North Carolina the world's foremost hub for plant science innovation.