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Samantha Kisthardt, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Theriot lab at NC State, researches how the gut microbiome prevents C. difficile infection.

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New Student Orientation

Fall 2025 New Graduate Student Orientation will be held in-person at the McKimmon Center on August 15. Students with the last name of A-L will attend the morning session from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Students with the last name of M-Z will attend the afternoon session from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. The information fair will be from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and is open to all incoming students.

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July 10, 2025

NC State to Launch Interdisciplinary Master’s Program in Global One Health

In a move that underscores the institution’s commitment to addressing complex global challenges through collaborative science, NC State University is launching a new Master of Science in Global One Health (MS-GOH).

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June 11, 2025

Growing Blueberry Research

Postdoctoral researcher Heeduk Oh’s cutting-edge work with blueberries has earned him the Keller Award for doctoral dissertation research for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Ellison Lambert

June 11, 2025

Building a Future in Parks and Recreation: Meet Ellison Lambert, MPRTSM ’25

Ellison Lambert returned to NC State to pursue her online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (MPRTSM) degree while working full time and leading community programs.
Kayla Layden

June 11, 2025

Kayla Layden ‘24, Marketing Coordinator, D.R. Horton

When her original grad program was discontinued, Kayla Layden pivoted into NC State’s Master of Marketing Analytics—and found a new path she’s passionate about. From faculty support to real-world connections, the MMA program helped her build the skills and network to thrive in a new industry.

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Jul 28

Monday

Summer II and 10-Week Final Examinations (July 28-29)
Jul 29

Tuesday

Summer graduation conferral date
Jul 31

Thursday

Summer II and 10-Week Grades due by 5:00 PM

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Tatiana Osorio Montoya

Tatiana Osorio Montoya

Meet first-year graduate student Tatiana Osorio Montoya. Tatiana is an international student from Colombia studying in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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