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Jun 29, 2021

Professor Karen Bullock Selected as Fellow of The Gerontological Society of America

NC State School of Social Work professor and head Karen Bullock has been selected as a 2021 Fellow for the Gerontological Society of America.
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Jun 25, 2021

Thank You, Dean Braden

Jeff Braden, a champion for Humanities and Social Sciences students, faculty and staff for more than 13 years, steps down as dean on July 1.
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Jun 17, 2021

Nobody’s Been Studying Socially Isolated Kids. That’s a Problem.

New research from NC State psychologists finds isolated kids and those who act out face different risks.
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Jun 15, 2021

You’re More Likely to Fight Misinformation If You Think Others Are Being Duped

The study from NC State communication professor Yang Cheng suggests negative emotions may also play a role in the United States.
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Jun 9, 2021

Wolfpack Writers: Threa Almontaser

We caught up with English alumna Threa Almontaser to learn more about her first manuscript "The Wild Fox of Yemen."
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Jun 8, 2021

White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates Helps Shape President’s Messages to the Public

NC State political science alumnus Andrew Bates discusses navigating the world of political communication and joining President Joe Biden’s White House press staff.
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Jun 4, 2021

Want to Talk About Prenups? Describe Them as Something Else

Prenuptial agreements, or “prenups,” can be difficult to talk about. A recent NC State communication study offers insights into how people can discuss this often taboo subject.
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Jun 1, 2021

Can Racial Identity Protect Black Teens From Racism-Related Stress? It’s Complicated.

A recent study from NC State psychologists finds that the vast majority of Black adolescents have experienced racism.
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May 26, 2021

Helping Adults Navigate the Decision to Move Back in With Parents

A recent study from NC State communication professor Lynsey Romo offers insight into how adults can navigate the often awkward experience of moving back home.
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May 20, 2021

Extraordinary Opportunity: Nataly Vazquez Perez

As one of the inaugural recipients of the Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship, political science major Nataly Vazquez Perez sees a bigger, bolder path from her first year at NC State to a future career as a lawyer.