College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

May 31, 2019

Economic Perspective: Coming up Short on Savings

William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist Mike Walden, who teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy, discusses a new report about how much the average American is saving. 

May 14, 2019

New Class of William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors Selected

Six professors in NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences were recently named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Progessors: Jose Alonso, Carolyn Dunn, Rob Dunn, Amy Grunden, James Walgenbach and Todd Wehner. The professorship is one of the college's highest honors, created to recognize outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors. 

May 14, 2019

NC State Honors Outstanding Faculty

NC State recognized more than 30 faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the university community in teaching, research and engagement during the 2019 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. Among those honored were Donald Bitzer, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Computer Science, and Youngsoo "Richard" Kim, Jimmy D. Clark Distinguished University Professor in Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, who received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, NC State’s highest award recognizing faculty achievement. 

Apr 29, 2019

Extension Helps Partners With Tailored Solutions for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating

Four North Carolina counties with some of the state’s highest adult obesity rates are quietly gaining traction on solutions. Through NC State Extension’s Health Matters project, they have increased education and access to healthy foods and physical activity and built local partnerships to sustain progress. Supported in part by private donations, NC State Extension extends knowledge from CALS faculty to farmers, families and citizens in every North Carolina county. 

Apr 23, 2019

Day in the Life: Monica Richmond

Monica RIchmond, a senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is involved in several privately-supported initiatives on campus, including the University Honors Program. See how Monica spends her day as a senior in CALS. 

Apr 23, 2019

Arboretum’s Annual Garden Party, Rare Plant Auction Coming Up

Proceeds from the May 5 event will benefit daily operations of the JC Raulston Arboretum. Launched over 25 years ago, the annual festivities feature food and drink, live entertainment, plus silent and live auctions of items ranging from rare and collectible plants to unique travel opportunities and garden ornaments. 

Apr 23, 2019

Beyond the Bricks: Get to Know NC State Extension

Supported in part by private donations, NC State Extension aims to improve North Carolinians' lives through a host of programs and services. With more than 900 employees – nearly 600 of whom work off campus – NC State Extension provided services to 1.8 million people in 2018. The organization's economic impact on the state is estimated at $2.1 billion. 

Apr 16, 2019

4-H’ers Help Heal After Hurricane

After hurricanes ravaged North Carolina, 4-H'ers responded in a big way, from taking care of displaced animals to helping distribute food those in need. Supported in part by private donations through the N.C. Cooperative Extension, 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States. 

Apr 16, 2019

Coastal Entrepreneur – And CALS Senior

Charles Eason was one of the first students to sign up for the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics' pilot program in entrepreneurship. When he graduates this spring, Eason will be one of the program's first success stories. Private support has helped Eason create a mobile shell hatchery for oyster and clams. 

Apr 9, 2019

Day of Giving: CALS Dean Says Thanks

Thanks to the generous support of students, faculty, staff and alumni, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences exceeded all expectations during the university's first-ever Day of Giving. The college raised more than $730,000 through more than 700 gifts.