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Memorial Belltower

May 21, 2026

Mathay Selected for Social Cohesion Study Tour

A faculty member in the School of Public and International Affairs will participate in an international program exploring workforce development, public service delivery, education systems and community resilience.

May 19, 2026

Students Showcase High-Impact Experiences at Symposium

CHASS student scholars showed off their accomplishments during the High-Impact Experience Symposium.

May 19, 2026

NC State-Produced Documentary Nominated for an Emmy Award

The final episode of the Talking Black in America series, produced by the Language and Life Project at NC State, was honored for its exploration of linguistic discrimination and the cultural influence of Black language.

Walt Wolfram in his office

May 18, 2026

Linguistics Professor Walt Wolfram Retires After 34 Years of Elevating North Carolina Voices

Walt Wolfram, a renowned linguistics professor at NC State, is retiring after 34 years in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, leaving a legacy of community-centered research that has reshaped how language connects people.

a pair of hands wearing latex gloves swabs a parchment manuscript to collect genetic information

May 18, 2026

Nondestructive Testing Paves Way for Genetic Analysis of Historical Parchments

The technique offers new insights into everything from trade routes to agricultural practices dating back 1,300 years – without harming the valuable manuscripts.
Steven Greene at his podium on the set of Jeopardy!

May 7, 2026

Putting His Knowledge to the Test

The tables will turn for Steven Greene, a professor of political science, when he’s the one who has to provide the answers — in the form of a question, of course — as a contestant on the May 11 episode of Jeopardy!.
Matthews Medalists pose for the camera

May 6, 2026

Three CHASS Students Receive 2026 Matthews Medal

As the highest non-academic distinction awarded to NC State students, the Mathews Medal honors graduating seniors who have served as student leaders and made significant contributions to the advancement of the university.
Leah Harrell

May 6, 2026

Grad Student Profile: Leah Harrell

Leah Harrell’s journey to NC State was driven by a passion for bioarchaeology and a desire to bridge archaeology with biological anthropology. Her research focuses on understanding the lived histories of people in the past, specifically through dental morphology.
Reese Hollister and Bella Templeton

May 5, 2026

Puzzle Project Aims to Make Learning Arabic a Fun, Hands-on Experience

NC State students developed a hands-on language puzzle that helps learners master Arabic through touch, play and creativity.
Abigail Nmashie

May 5, 2026

CHASS Graduates Embrace What It Means to Be Human

Five CHASS graduate and undergraduate students share their post-graduation plans and describe what makes them human.