October 2017

Oct 10, 2017

College Pals Create Government Scholarship

A new scholarship created by two longtime friends will benefit students pursuing careers in the federal government. 

Oct 10, 2017

Guess My Major

See if you can guess what degree these Humanities and Social Sciences alums earned on campus. 

Oct 10, 2017

CNBC Editor Benefits from the Broad Perspective

On his journey from timid teenager to accomplished journalist, Ted Kemp says NC State challenged him to think in new ways. 

Oct 9, 2017

Meet Our 2017-18 Dean’s Scholars

Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to introduce the latest recipients of the Dean's Scholar Award. 

Oct 6, 2017

Student of the Month: Jesse Young

Meet Jesse Young, a transfer student who's double majoring in Religious Studies and in Spanish and who is our student of the month. 

Oct 4, 2017

Why Language Education Matters: NC State Co-Hosts Panel

NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Jeff Braden moderated a panel discussion addressing the recent American Academy of Arts and Sciences report, "America’s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century." U.S. Rep. David Price and former Ambassador Karl Eikenberry were among the speakers. 

Oct 2, 2017

Study Finds Driving Speed Affected When a Driver’s Mind ‘Wanders’

Research from NC State psychologists finds that driving speed fluctuates more when a driver's mind wanders from focusing on the act of driving. 

Oct 2, 2017

Older Drivers Adapt Their Thinking to Improve Road Hazard Detection

A recent study finds older drivers adapt their responses in heavy traffic to better identify road hazards.