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Published on August 26, 2026

North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Professor Robert Bardon explains how drought, heat and rain could shape North Carolina’s fall foliage, with some areas seeing more vibrant colors than others.

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Published on September 10, 2026

Study Suggests AI-Generated Images Could Support Conservation, but Real-World Data Remains Essential

New research finds AI-generated images could improve computer models used for species identification and biodiversity monitoring, but cannot replace real-world images.

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Published on August 24, 2026

NC State Joins $160M NSF Initiative to Advance Biobased Manufacturing

A team of researchers from the Department of Forest Biomaterials will assess the affordability and sustainability of biobased products developed through the initiative.

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Published on July 30, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Bree Nidds ’19 Champions Lehigh Valley Growth

Nidds leveraged her master’s degree from NC State to advance from a tourism industry professional to a leadership role as chief operating officer of Discover Lehigh Valley.

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North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Study Suggests AI-Generated Images Could Support Conservation, but Real-World Data Remains Essential

NC State Joins $160M NSF Initiative to Advance Biobased Manufacturing

Alumni Spotlight: Bree Nidds ’19 Champions Lehigh Valley Growth

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America’s Data Center Boom Puts New Pressure on Local Water Resources

Elm Zigzag Sawfly: An Expert Guide to Identification, Damage and Management

New Tariffs Could Make Toilet Paper More Expensive, Less Soft

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North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Study Suggests AI-Generated Images Could Support Conservation, but Real-World Data Remains Essential

NC State Joins $160M NSF Initiative to Advance Biobased Manufacturing

Alumni Spotlight: Bree Nidds ’19 Champions Lehigh Valley Growth

Thought Leadership

America’s Data Center Boom Puts New Pressure on Local Water Resources

Elm Zigzag Sawfly: An Expert Guide to Identification, Damage and Management

New Tariffs Could Make Toilet Paper More Expensive, Less Soft

News From our Departments and Center

In the News