News Archive

Apr 24, 2026

Celebrating Excellence in CALS for 2026

The CALS Celebration of Excellence honored more than 70 students, faculty and staff making an impact on campus and beyond. 

Apr 22, 2026

Microbes Contribute a Surprisingly Large Array of Proteins in Fermented Foods

A new study examining the proteins found in fermented foods found that a surprisingly large number, and percentage, of microbial proteins contribute to their overall protein content. These microbes have long been used in traditional fermentation processes and are widely associated with the beneficial or probiotic nature of these fermented foods. 

Apr 16, 2026

Announcing the 2026-27 Global One Health Fellows

We are pleased to announce that Harry Ervin of the Hawkes lab is a member of the 2026-27 cohort of the Global One Health Fellows. As fellows, these students will broaden their knowledge in multiple domains of One Health while learning from peers and mentors to bring new perspectives that facilitate a deeper understanding in their field of study. 

Mar 18, 2026

A Scientist of Firsts: Alumna Lizzie Johnson Harrell

Lizzie Johnson Harrell’s trailblazing career is 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. 

Mar 9, 2026

What is Gut Health? Separating Science from Wellness Trends

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Manuel Kleiner to explore all things gut health. Dr. Kleiner breaks down how trillions of bacteria work together to help us digest food, protect our health, and shape the way our bodies function. We dive into his research on how different protein sources, like eggs, red meat,… 

Mar 3, 2026

Amy Grunden to Take the Helm as CALS Associate Dean for Research, Director of NCARS

Amy Grunden has been named associate dean for research and director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NCARS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State University, effective March 10. 

Feb 18, 2026

Illuminating Cell Division with AI

Step into the lab of Orlando Arguello-Miranda, assistant professor in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at NC State University, and you’ll find a bustling hub at the intersection of microbiology and computer science focused on using algorithms to understand the molecular networks that drive cell division. 

Jan 27, 2026

Study Sheds New Light on What Drives Evolution of Gut Microbiomes

A study of wild African herbivores offers new insight into how environmental conditions – not just diet and anatomy – can influence the evolution of gut microbes that play a critical role in animal health and well-being. 

Jan 8, 2026

NC State’s REFRAME Project Will Harness AI To Identify Business Opportunities in Crop Leftovers

NC State University researchers will use a grant from Schmidt Sciences to develop an AI-enabled, open-source platform that can analyze the potential to convert agricultural leftovers into biofuels or other bioproducts.  

Dec 18, 2025

Prof. Crook is the 2025 B&B Daniel I.C. Wang Awardee

Associate professor Nathan Crook is the 2025 Biotechnology and Bioengineering Daniel I.C. Wang Award recipient! His award-winning research focuses on developing treatments for Clostridioides difficile infections, which are particularly challenging to treat.