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Mar 13, 2026

When Populist Rhetoric is High, Entrepreneurs Are More Likely to Dodge Taxes

Co-author of a new study, psychology professor Tim Michaelis, explains the findings that the greater the amount of populist rhetoric in a nation, the less likely entrepreneurs are to register their businesses – dodging both taxes and government regulations.
a white sedan with electronic equipment mounted on the roof and corners of the vehicle sits at an intersection. The vehicle is marketed as a "driverless car."

Mar 13, 2026

How a New System Could Help the Remote Drivers Who Operate ‘Driverless’ Cars

How do you ensure remote operators stay alert? And what happens when they are asked to monitor multiple vehicles at once? Jing Feng, professor of human factors psychology, explains.
a young black man sits at a desk with his laptop and tablet in front of him

Mar 4, 2026

Study Finds Online Racism Associated With Black Young Adults Seeking Mental Health Support

Black young adults who experience high levels of online racism are also more likely to use digital mental health tools. Co-author and associate psychology professor Vanessa Volpe explains.
Sheila Smith McKoy

Mar 4, 2026

Free Minds

English alumna Sheila Smith McKoy ’89 shows how literature opens doors for incarcerated students.
An illustration of Stephen Starring Grant delivering mail in a small mountain town.

Mar 4, 2026

Special Delivery

Stephen Starring Grant ’92 revisits his year slinging parcels during the pandemic in his memoir, Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home. See what the English alum learned.

Mar 4, 2026

A Page Out of History

An interdisciplinary team, including English professor Tim Stinson, developed a nondestructive method for extracting animal DNA from ancient parchment.
Winston Hall

Feb 26, 2026

Communication Department Marks 50th Anniversary

Celebrating a half-century of growth, the communication department showcases how its teaching, scholarship, community engagement and graduates have shaped personal, professional and civic communication.
John Millhauser with student

Feb 25, 2026

CHASS Awards Engagement Innovation Fund  Grants to Five Faculty Projects

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences awarded Engagement Innovation Fund grants to five faculty projects that foster collaboration and connect scholarship with community needs in North Carolina and beyond.
Allison Vick

Feb 25, 2026

Alumna Builds Raleigh Shared Kitchen to Help Bakers Launch Businesses

CHASS alumna Allison Vick founded a shared kitchen for aspiring bakers that demonstrates how human-centered thinking can turn creative ambition into a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship and community impact.
A shadowed woman holds her fist up over her head triumphantly.

Feb 18, 2026

Want Entrepreneurs to Work Harder? Tell Them They’ll Fail

A new study finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful.