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The 19th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium will be held on April 8. Approximately 200 poster presentations will showcase research conducted in 60 graduate programs across all colleges.

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With an academic foundation rooted in animal and poultry science, Bavisha Gulabrai is leveraging a doctorate in agricultural education and human sciences to help people better understand how food is produced and why those practices matter.
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Drawn by reputation and affordability, Eric stayed at NC State for his MAC degree and left not only CPA-ready – but backed by a network of professors and peers who continue to shape his career.
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Student Spotlight: Meet Grace Upton, Turning a Love of the Outdoors into GIS Expertise

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Researcher Spotlight – Payton DeMay

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Meet first-year Ph.D. student David Nguyen. David’s first semester in the Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media program has been about building community and relationships to ensure his success.

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