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Mar 21, 2023

Winter Break in a Saudi Desert

Over winter break, a handful of NC State students spent time in Saudi Arabia. International studies and mathematics senior Savanna Kashnig shared her thoughts about her time abroad. 

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Mar 20, 2023

Leafing Through History

An intercollege, interdisciplinary team of NC State researchers use modern scientific techniques to mine genetic clues from old manuscripts, unlocking traces of the past hidden in the books and shaping future scholarship. 

Mar 14, 2023

A Community of Care: Student Mental Health Ambassadors

Psychology and English student Alexis Jacobs and social work student Lauren Bradley share their thoughts on the Mental Health Ambassador Program. 

Caitlin Carroll sitting at a desk in one of WKNC's main recording studios

Mar 13, 2023

Howling Success: Caitlin Carroll

This month’s Howling Success is communication student, Caitlin Carroll. She is the web content manager for NC State’s student-run radio station, WKNC. Carroll is also the voice of WKNC on Twitter! 

Ed and Caroline Funkhouser

Mar 10, 2023

New Endowment Honors Communication Professor Emeritus Ed Funkhouser

A new endowment created by the family of communication professor emeritus Ed Funkhouser honors his legacy and contributions to the Department of Communication. 

painting shows a child in silhouette as a red lantern drifts away from her hand. The hashtag #StopAsianHate is written near the bottom

Mar 10, 2023

#StopAsianHate Study Sheds Light on Overlooked Aspect of Activism

The frameworks scholars use to understand social justice movements need to address the extent to which activists reflect on their own involvement and derive satisfaction from the process of activism itself. 

boy receives a vaccine shot from a woman

Mar 9, 2023

COVID Fears and Long-Term Planning Play Key Roles in Vaccine Hesitancy

A key variable in vaccine hesitancy is a psychological trait called proactive coping, which refers to a person’s tendency to think about and plan for the future. Read about this study, which was co-authored by psychology professor Shevaun Neupert. 

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Mar 3, 2023

“You Can Be That Voice”: Meet 3 Student Leaders

Katie Phillips shared her voice to celebrate Women's History Month. Phillips is a political science major and president pro tempore of the student senate. 

small children, young adults and older adults stand in silhouette and hold hands

Mar 1, 2023

Study Finds Parents Serve as a Safety Net as Grown Kids Navigate the Workforce

The study highlights the challenges facing young adults who do not have access to parental support. 

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Feb 21, 2023

Alumna Tensie Taylor Comments on the Significance of Black History Month

For the past two Februaries, communication alumna Tensie J. Taylor has showcased the importance and impact of Black History Month in her life. Through social media, Taylor has shared her story and the stories of other Black Americans that have influenced the world around them.