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Jameson Ollison headshot

May 5, 2026

To Overcome is Human

Senior communication major Jameson Ollison reflects on honesty, connection, truth and what it means to be human.
Tonya Henderson Gatling, the student speaker for NC State's spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

May 4, 2026

Graduating on Her Time

CHASS student Tonya Henderson Gatling is graduating from NC State more than 30 years after starting her journey as a student. She’s sharing her story as student commencement speaker.
Environmental Psychology Class.

Apr 28, 2026

Environmental Psychology Course Shapes How Students Experience the World

Blending psychology with agriculture, art and global perspectives, this hands-on course challenges students to examine how built and natural environments influence well-being and human behavior.

belltower partially covered by trees

Apr 15, 2026

Mishra Named a Rising Star in Psychological Science Field

An NC State faculty member has received an international honor from the Association for Psychological Science.
Students in a classroom

Apr 8, 2026

English Alumnae Make an Impact in First Year of Teaching

Three English alumnae are building meaningful careers in the classroom, earning early recognition as first-year teachers and demonstrating the strength and versatility of their CHASS education.

a charging cable is plugged into the port of an electric car

Mar 31, 2026

Electric Cars Can Make Power Grids More Reliable (and Earn Owners Money) – So Why Aren’t We Doing That?

A new study details the barriers to adopting the vehicle-to-grid model and outlines possible paths forward for this technology. Assistant professor Serena Kim explains.
Bell Tower with NC State Flag

Mar 30, 2026

NC State and Duke Collaborate on Democracy and Academic Freedom Seminar Series

NC State and Duke collaborate on a Mellon Foundation-funded seminar series that brings together scholars from public and private institutions to examine how the humanities inform academic freedom and support democratic life within the university and beyond.

Sabeel Zayan

Mar 26, 2026

Kindness, Growth, Connection and Being Human

Junior psychology major Sabeel Zayan reflects on kindness, growth, connection and what it means to be human.
1911 Building; Court of North Carolina;

Mar 19, 2026

Department of Sociology and Anthropology Commemorates 100 Years

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology celebrates its founding and the centenary of the awarding of NC State’s first doctoral degree, a Ph.D. in sociology.

Creative Writing professor with two MFA students.

Mar 18, 2026

MFA in Creative Writing Program Turns 20

The MFA in Creative Writing program is commemorating its 20th anniversary with a series of events highlighting how it has influenced writers and communities over two decades.