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Kimberly Spence studies potential effects of fracking
After her summer internship with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumna Kimberly Spence is more certain than ever of her decision to pursue a career in public health.
Alumnus brings solutions local and global, old and new to farmers both big and small
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate James M. Matson has worked the world over, helping farmers and agribusinesses find solutions to their most pressing challenges.
College honors 2011-2012 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Alumni
CALS names Dr. S. Elizabeth George and H. Connor Kennett Jr. as its 2011-2012 Distinguished Alumni and recognizes Outstanding Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni.
CALS alumna marks special anniversary as agriculture teacher
Gwen Gentry Clark celebrated her 25th year as an agriculture teacher at Avery County High — and the achievement of a significant career goal.
Williams is Watauga Medalist
Cassius Williams, a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumnus and a former member of the N.C. State University Board of Trustees, has been named one of three recipients of the 2012 Watauga Medal.
Harrell, historic CALS alumna and Duke microbiology professor, retires
Dr. Lizzie J. Harrell, the first African-American to receive a Ph.D. in microbiology from N.C. State, recently retired after 33 years of service at Duke University Medical Center, where she was associate director of Clinical Microbiology.
CALS grad leads People’s Garden program
CALS grad Livia Marques leads the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s popular and growing People’s Garden Program.
Former CALS alumni group president receives national FFA honor
Richard H. Brooks, a three-term president of N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Alumni and Friends Society, received the American FFA Degree during the 84th National FFA Convention, held Oct. 21-23 in Indianapolis. The award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment.
Mike Davis Inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
Honored by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Davis was one of 15 inductees in ceremonies held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Md.
CALS honors 2011-2012 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Alumni
Dr. S. Elizabeth George and H. Connor Kennett Jr. were recognized at the College’s annual Alumni Awards Reception Sept. 30, where CALS Outstanding Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni were also named.
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