Source: NCSU COLLEGE OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES, 1/6/22

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.

“John’s dedication to the college and NC State give him a solid foundation from which to lead the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences forward,” said Arden. “I look forward to working with him in furthering the college’s mission during this important time of transition.”

His research focuses on floricultural crop production and postharvest handling and use of cut flowers, cuttings and poinsettias. A renowned floriculture expert, he has given numerous horticultural presentations around the country and world. 

Dole is a past chairman of the board of the American Society for Horticultural Science, and a founding member of Seed Your Future, which promotes horticulture. strives to inspire students to pursue careers within the field, and provides educational materials to middle and high school students. Dole received the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Minnesota.

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