CALS students consider a "planetary health" approach, understanding that the health of people, communities, animals, plants, and ecosystems are linked. Their studies span a diverse spectrum and can encompass veterinary, animal, and plant sciences, as well as biological, microbiological, molecular, and biochemical sciences. They explore sustainable agriculture, food systems, and nutrition alongside the social sciences of agroecology, economics, and community development. Public communication skills are honed, empowering our students to build more just societies and create impacts that will lead to a better future for all.
What makes CALS unique
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Exploring Globally
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Community is the Classroom
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Embracing Innovation
By the numbers
- ~120 faculty across academic units and Extension
- 14 undergraduate majors
- 1,333 undergraduate students (Fall 2023)
CALS In the news
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Modern Seeds Aren’t Ready For Climate Change
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Laura Hill, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Plant Biology, wins the 2024 Outstanding Community-Engaged Learning Faculty Award
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FSRC Graduate Fellow: Bailey Kretzler
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Rising Senior Ayden Carpenter wins Outstanding Leadership and Engagement Award for Undergraduate Students of Color
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Nutrition and Food Sciences Faculty Member Trishnee Bhurosy