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Jun 25, 2026

Two CHASS Professors Earn Fulbright Awards for Global Research Initiatives

Two CHASS professors earned Fulbright awards for international research initiatives in Australia and Northern Latvia, showcasing the college’s academic expertise on a global stage.
Carolina Hurricanes fans stand and wave white towels during the pregame ceremonies

Jun 4, 2026

Make Some Noise: How Does Crowd Sound Affect the Stanley Cup Finals?

How does the Lenovo Center’s design make it such a loud venue for hockey games? Does it give the hometown Carolina Hurricanes a psychological edge over opponents? NC State experts weigh in.
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.
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.
a large crowd of people stands together, all facing in the same direction as if listening to a speech

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.
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.
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.