College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Jul 24, 2018

Simple Cockroach Control Method Lowers Respiratory Health Risks

Coby Schal, the Blanton J. Whitmire Distinguished Professor of Entomology at NC State, and Felicia Rabito, an associate professor of epidemiology in Tulane’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, recently conducted experiments showing that children in homes using simple, inexpensive baits to eliminate cockroaches had fewer asthma symptoms, used health-care services less and improved their lung function. 

Jun 26, 2018

Cassius Williams Honored with 2018 Godwin Red Torch Award

NC State alumnus Cassius Williams has been recognized for his long record of voluntarism and support of the university with the 2018 Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award, given annually in appreciation of individuals or families that have volunteered with leadership, dedication and distinction to advance the university and to further the foundation’s mission. 

Jun 26, 2018

Inside the Box: NC State Indoor Farming Research Gets Boost

CALS' Ricardo Hernandez, an assistant professor of horticultural science, breaks new ground when it comes to controlled environment agriculture, the increasingly popular practice of producing crops indoors. A recent gift boosts his research and teaching programs. 

Jun 12, 2018

Meet the 2018 Miller Fellows

Seven young innovators have been chosen as 2018 Miller Fellows. The program (which also honors Dr. Tom Miller, senior vice provost for academic outreach and entrepreneurship) provides financial support and other opportunities to NC State student entrepreneurs who commit to developing their startups full-time in the six months following graduation. 

Jun 5, 2018

College of Veterinary Medicine Breaks Ground at Reedy Creek Equine Farm

NC State took another step forward in bold efforts to expand its equine program's educational and service potential during a May 21 ceremony. The new Reedy Creek Equine Farm, located minutes from the College of Veterinary Medicine campus, will be a modern home for equine reproductive services and a shared space also housing faculty and students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The donor-backed facility, along with the recent establishment of the Tiffany and Randy Ramsey Equine Sports Medicine Program, are part of a $37.9-million plan to provide state-of-the-art equine services. 

Jun 5, 2018

Golden LEAF Grant Bolsters Soldier to Agriculture Program

A $150,000 gift from Golden LEAF breathes new life into the Soldier to Agriculture Program, an intensive and unique five-week training course that links NC State's Agricultural Institute with veterans seeking new career paths. 

May 29, 2018

Outstanding CALS Grad: Danny Marulanda

When it comes to global environmental challenges, Caldwell Fellow Danny Marulanda believes that agriculture can, and must, play a critical role. His mission: to help tackle problems facing the environment and agriculture in ways that sustain both. 

May 21, 2018

Outstanding CALS Grad: Poultry Science’s Ben Alig

Ben Alig, graduate of NC State's Prestage Poultry Science Department and winner of the CALS Outstanding Senior Award, isn't traveling far to take his next step – he will be attending graduate school in the department to study nutritional data modeling. 

May 21, 2018

Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Rodolphe Barrangou, Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Scholar in Probiotics Research and professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences at NC State, has been elected into the National Academy of Sciences, one of the world's most prestigious scientific societies. 

May 15, 2018

Goodwin Wins Holladay Medal

Barry K. Goodwin, the William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Graduate Alumni Distinguished Professor in CALS, recently received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence. The award is NC State's highest honor for academic achievement.