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Future-Focused

From creating the next generation of precision agriculture tools to finding innovative solutions for keeping our world pristine, CALS is focused on growing a better tomorrow.

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95% Job Placement

Students with high-need degrees get jobs that have salaries well above the state’s median income.

Student Resources

$1.5 Billion

Our agricultural research has a massive economic impact on rural North Carolina.

Top-Notch Research

27-to-1 ROI

NC State Extension helps fuel the state’s economy by delivering solutions directly to residents.

NC State Extension

Your Path to CALS

Did you know there’s more than one way to get into CALS? Initiatives like STEAM, ASPIRE, Community College Partnership Program and the Agricultural Institute (AGI) offer potential paths to agriculture and life sciences education at NC State.

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Undergraduate Programs

Explore two-year, four-year, online and certificate programs.

Graduate Programs

Pursue an advanced degree where the basic and applied sciences meet.

Scholarships

Make a CALS education possible with a variety of funding opportunities.

Careers

See what’s possible with a degree in the agricultural and life sciences at CALS.

Student Wellness

CALS students are given the resources they need to find their place, their people, and themselves.

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Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Realizing the Value of Growth

Makayla High, an animal science and world, languages, and cultures double major, has discovered her voice and confidence through NC State’s Thomas Jefferson Scholars program, where mentorship and community have helped her grow as a leader.

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You Decide: Is the Homebuying Market Improving?

NC State economist Mike Walden explores recent favorable housing trends and whether they will continue.

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A Scientist of Firsts: Alumna Lizzie Johnson Harrell

Lizzie Johnson Harrell’s trailblazing career is defined by an impressive series of firsts. The microbiology alumna’s scientific expertise, mentorship and service earned her a 2025 CALS Outstanding Alumni Award.

Let’s Get Social

Stay connected with all things CALS on our social media channels.

From dogs and cats to cows and sheep, our CALS Pack has the BEST pets. 🐕🐄🐑 Just by posting a photo of your furry friend today, you can help CALS win bonus Day of Giving funds.

Here’s how to paw-ticipate in the Pack Pets Challenge:
1️⃣ Take a photo of your pet in Wolfpack gear
2️⃣ Post publicly on Instagram between 6 and 8 p.m.
3️⃣ Use #GivingPack and tag @NCState and @NCStateCALS

Your support makes a mark on the future of CALS programs like animal science!

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From dogs and cats to cows and sheep, our CALS Pack has the BEST pets. 🐕🐄🐑 Just by posting a photo of your furry friend today, you can help CALS win bonus Day of Giving funds.

Here’s how to paw-ticipate in the Pack Pets Challenge:
1️⃣ Take a photo of your pet in Wolfpack gear
2️⃣ Post publicly on Instagram between 6 and 8 p.m.
3️⃣ Use #GivingPack and tag @NCState and @NCStateCALS

Your support makes a mark on the future of CALS programs like animal science!

We “herd” you like cow puns, so Dean Fox brought some “a-moo-sing” ones to celebrate NC State Day of Giving. 🐮

📍 Join us in #GivingPack to CALS today at the link in our bio.

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We “herd” you like cow puns, so Dean Fox brought some “a-moo-sing” ones to celebrate NC State Day of Giving. 🐮

📍 Join us in #GivingPack to CALS today at the link in our bio.

Time to clock in, CALS Pack. 💼 Just by posting a photo of you and your Professional Pack at work today, you can help CALS win bonus Day of Giving funds to support the workforce of tomorrow.

Here`s how to enter the Professional Pack Challenge on LinkedIn:
1️⃣ Take a photo of you and colleagues at work today
2️⃣ Post publicly on LinkedIn, or comment on the @NCState post about the challenge, before 5 p.m. on March 25
3️⃣ Use #GivingPack and tag @NCState and @NCStateCALS

Your support helps us fuel the next generation of agriculture and life sciences professionals!

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Time to clock in, CALS Pack. 💼 Just by posting a photo of you and your Professional Pack at work today, you can help CALS win bonus Day of Giving funds to support the workforce of tomorrow.

Here's how to enter the Professional Pack Challenge on LinkedIn:
1️⃣ Take a photo of you and colleagues at work today
2️⃣ Post publicly on LinkedIn, or comment on the @NCState post about the challenge, before 5 p.m. on March 25
3️⃣ Use #GivingPack and tag @NCState and @NCStateCALS

Your support helps us fuel the next generation of agriculture and life sciences professionals!

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Meet Garey Fox

From head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering to the dean of CALS, Garey Fox is leading our college into the future of agriculture and life sciences.

Meet the Dean

Research

Discover the research and innovations that allow us to solve grand challenges in agriculture and the life sciences.

Food Animal Initiative

Establishing North Carolina as the world leader in food-animal biosciences.

Food Innovation Lab

Driving plant-based food innovation from concept to commercialization.

Plant Sciences Initiative

Improving the world through plant science innovation.

CALS Weekly

Mar 25

Wednesday3:00 PM

Crop and Soil Sciences Seminars – Student Seminars

Mar 26

Thursday11:00 AM

Research Up Close: Plant Sciences Tour

Mar 27

Friday11:30 AM