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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

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. 

Patterson Hall

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. 

Lake Wheeler field labs

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. 

Richard Linton

Dec 3, 2021

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Richard Linton to Step Down

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Richard Linton has announced that he will step down from his position at NC State in mid-February 2022 to become the president of Kansas State. 

Howling Cow ice cream

Oct 15, 2019

Sweet Success for Howling Cow

Take a heaping helping of Think and Do, mix in a little 'moo' and what do you get? NC State's famous Howling Cow Ice Cream, of course!