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Mar 8, 2023

High Degree of Influence

Nannette Smith was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. from NC State in 1973. What happened before and after she earned her doctorate in plant pathology? We caught up with her to find out.

Feb 10, 2023

Wolfline Connections: A Wolfpack Love Story

For Mallie and Kaitlyn Pennington, an NC State meet-cute was just a bus ride away.

a couple taking a selfie wiht a greenhouse in the back

Feb 7, 2023

A “Berry” Sweet CALS Love Story

From meeting at NC State, to traveling the world, to rebuilding a family farm, CALS alumni Austin and Christina Wrenn do almost everything together, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Jan 23, 2023

Ph.D. Student Wants to Fill the Need for Feed Research

Andrea Rubio has no plans to trade in her dusty T-shirts, pants and boots for more professional attire now that she’s earned her Ph.D. from NC State. The Prestage Department of Poultry Science alumna and inaugural recipient of the John Thomas Brake Memorial Poultry Science Graduate Endowment Award enjoys working with animals too much.

Two women standing next to a banner at a career fair

Jan 19, 2023

Product and People Development Has Sweet Reward

Mandy Taylor has had a sweet career. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumna is the current research and development early talent manager for Mars Wrigley.

Sydney Seymour in a greenhouse at a biotech company in Ethiopia

Jan 9, 2023

Solving Problems and Building the Next Generation of Engineers

Sydney Seymour, a three-time alumnus from NC State’s Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, owns an international consulting firm. He’s also passionate about training young engineers.

Dec 20, 2022

Applying Ecology: CALS Graduate Lucie Ciccone

Lucie Ciccone, a fall 2022 graduate, reflects on studying zoology and ecology during a pandemic.

Steel tanks inside New Belgium's brewery in Asheville, NC

Mar 2, 2021

Old Tuffy to Feature New NC State Connection

New Belgium Brewing taps a fourth-generation alum to provide malts for their Wolfpack-branded beer.

Jan 21, 2021

Winter 2020 #HowlBack Contest Winners

Every semester, new graduates share their celebration photos with us for the chance to win NC State prizes. Check out our latest winners.

Dec 21, 2020

Vision and Value: The Scoop on Gary Cartwright’s Dairy Career

Curious about how NC State’s Howling Cow ice cream got its start? Here's the origin story from an alum and longtime dairy innovator.