College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Aug 23, 2023

Meet Our New Deans

In addition to the many new students coming to campus this fall semester, NC State welcomes new leaders for three of its colleges. We spoke to the new deans about their backgrounds, what brought them to NC State, their vision for the future of their respective colleges, and more. 

Aug 23, 2023

NC State Hosts Integrative Sciences Building Groundbreaking

NC State will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Integrative Sciences Building on Friday, September 8 from 2-3 p.m. on the Brickyard on Main Campus. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. 

Apr 18, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Garey Fox has been named dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1, pending Board of Trustees approval. Fox replaces interim dean John Dole, who has held his position since February 2022. 

Mar 14, 2023

Update on College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Finalist Interviews

Three remaining finalists for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will participate in on-campus interviews, beginning the week of March 20. 

Feb 24, 2023

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Finalist Interviews Announced

Four finalists for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been selected for on-campus interviews, which will begin the week of March 6 and take place throughout the month. 

Oct 26, 2022

Searches for Deans of the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Engineering, and Sciences Underway

Open searches for deans of the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Engineering, and Sciences are now underway. 

Aug 5, 2022

Update on College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Search

Through extensive conversations with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences nomination committee, as well as internal and external stakeholders, it has been determined that the search for the college’s next dean will be relaunched this fall. 

Jun 28, 2022

Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Finalist Interviews Announced

Three finalists for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been selected for on-campus interviews, which will begin the week of July 11. 

Jan 26, 2022

Search for Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Now Underway

An open search for the dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is now underway. As previously noted, Dean Rich Linton will step down February 15 to become the president of Kansas State University. John Dole, associate dean and director for academic programs, will serve as interim dean effective February 16. 

Jan 6, 2022

John Dole Named Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

John Dole has been appointed Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective February 16, after Richard Linton’s departure from the position to become president of Kansas State University. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the announcement today.