2016

Dec 21, 2016

Holiday Food Drive Raises Record 1,053 Pounds for Feed the Pack

NC State faculty and staff helped stock the shelves in a big way this holiday season at the university's on-campus food pantry.

Dec 21, 2016

North Carolina Legislature Adjourns Without Repealing Transgender Bathroom Law

A bipartisan agreement to repeal North Carolina’s transgender bathroom law fell apart Wednesday, after Republican legislative leaders required a late addendum of a six-month “cooling-off” period for local policies that Democrats said was a violation of a hard-fought deal. Andrew Taylor, political science, featured.

Dec 19, 2016

A Passion for Service, Activism

Fall 2016 graduate Jonique Lyles said a degree in political science was the perfect avenue to explore her passion for service, activism and helping communities grow and develop.

Dec 15, 2016

Drug Use Strong Predictor for Postpartum Mental Health Problems

New research from NC State and the University of British Columbia finds that a woman's lifetime history of drug use can help predict whether she will suffer from problems with stress and anxiety after childbirth.

Dec 14, 2016

Trading ‘Academese’ for Plain English

One scholar argues: If we don’t seek to baffle and bewilder our readers, it should be worth investing a bit of time and effort in putting our messages across clearly and concisely. Why bother otherwise?

Dec 12, 2016

National Hospice Internship Gives Student New Insights

An internship at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in Alexandria, Virginia, gave Doha Hindi real-world experience in a high-powered environment. The Science, Technology and Society major came away with new insights about end-of-life care, about her career options, and about her self.

Dec 7, 2016

Former NC State Point Guard to Complete Interdisciplinary Degree

Living and playing basketball in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Javi Gonzalez knew going back to school on campus at NC State was not an option. So, the former Wolfpack star reached out to Online and Distance Education to complete his degree in science, technology and society.

Dec 6, 2016

For Nonprofits, Even Non-Finance ‘Capacity Grants’ Stimulate Financial Growth

NC State research finds that so-called "capacity grants" lead to long-term financial growth for nonprofit organizations — regardless of what the grants are for.

Dec 5, 2016

Study: NC Coastal Officials Avoid Climate Planning Until They See Damage

A recent study finds that local officials in coastal North Carolina are unlikely to plan for the effects of climate change until they perceive a threat to their specific communities.

Dec 1, 2016

The Year in Pictures: Humanities and Social Sciences in 2016

Take a look back at some of our favorite stories (and photos) of the year.