2020

May 21, 2020

Life Blood: Why I Donate Platelets

In a first-person account of his experience donating platelets, Dean Jeff Braden describes how a once-foreign concept transformed into an act of service — and why he continues to give during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

May 20, 2020

How COVID-19 May Affect Nonprofits (And What They Can Do About It)

More people are relying on nonprofits, but nonprofits have fewer resources. Public administration student Xintong Chen explains the challenges ahead. 

May 18, 2020

Building Shakespeare’s Digital Legacy

NC State's Humanities and Social Sciences scholars will help explore the power of digital archives in a groundbreaking partnership with the world's preeminent Shakespeare library. 

May 7, 2020

Big Plans, Bright Futures: Meet Some of Our 2020 Graduates

Meet ten Humanities and Social Sciences graduates who will leave NC State well-equipped to pursue their dreams. 

May 6, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Rachel Wharton

We caught up with English alumna Rachel Wharton to learn more about her book "American Food: A Not-So-Serious History." 

May 4, 2020

NC State’s School of Social Work: Same Excellent Program, New Name

NC State’s Department of Social Work has changed its name: effective April 28, 2020, it is the School of Social Work.  

May 1, 2020

English Professor Emeritus Receives North Carolina Humanities Council’s Highest Honor

James W. Clark, Jr., a member of NC State’s faculty for 38 years, has won the 2020 John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities. 

Apr 30, 2020

Two NC State Professors Awarded NEH Summer Stipends

Communication professor Grant Bollmer and English professor Timothy Stinson were awarded the highly competitive stipends. 

Apr 29, 2020

Three Humanities and Social Sciences Seniors Awarded Mathews Medal

The Mathews Medal — NC State’s highest non-academic distinction — honors student service, commitment and leadership. 

Apr 27, 2020

From Mead to Hand Sanitizer: NC State Alumnus Transforms Business During Pandemic

Hear how James Boicourt (Political Science ‘06) has transformed his mead business to produce hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic.