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

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Aug 19, 2026

CHASS Courses Shape How We Understand The Human Experience

Across disciplines, CHASS courses invite students to examine the stories, ideas and cultural traditions that shape how we understand the human experience.
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Aug 13, 2026

CHASS Faculty Research Preserves Human Stories

CHASS faculty share how their scholarship preserves stories that deepen our understanding of the human experience.
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Aug 11, 2026

CHASS Names Inaugural Walt Wolfram Distinguished Professor in Sociolinguistics

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Jeffrey Reaser the Walt Wolfram Distinguished Professor in Sociolinguistics, recognizing his leadership in research, teaching and community engagement.

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Jul 30, 2026

CHASS Awards Second Round of Research Grants for 12 Faculty-Led Projects

Faculty received grants to support research projects on topics ranging from Deaf poetics to the letters of F. Scott Fitzgerald and special effects and the aesthetics of Indian cinema.

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Jul 21, 2026

Seth Murray Named Head of the Department of Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Seth Murray head of the Department of Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences.

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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.
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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.
Donnie McDowell at the conference.

Jun 3, 2026

Conference Promotes Dialogue Between NC State, Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina

A conference at NC State brought together faculty, students, and administrators, and Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina representatives for dialogue, relationship-building and future collaboration.

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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.
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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.