Faculty and Staff

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Mar 24, 2023

Worrying About Election Stress Can Harm Your Health – Here’s What You Can Do About It

The study found anticipating stress related to elections causes adverse physical health effects. However, it also found there is something people can do to mitigate those negative effects.

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Mar 20, 2023

Leafing Through History

An intercollege, interdisciplinary team of NC State researchers use modern scientific techniques to mine genetic clues from old manuscripts, unlocking traces of the past hidden in the books and shaping future scholarship.

Mar 10, 2023

New Endowment Honors Communication Professor Emeritus Ed Funkhouser

A new endowment created by the family of communication professor emeritus Ed Funkhouser honors his legacy and contributions to the Department of Communication.

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Mar 10, 2023

#StopAsianHate Study Sheds Light on Overlooked Aspect of Activism

The frameworks scholars use to understand social justice movements need to address the extent to which activists reflect on their own involvement and derive satisfaction from the process of activism itself.

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Mar 9, 2023

COVID Fears and Long-Term Planning Play Key Roles in Vaccine Hesitancy

A key variable in vaccine hesitancy is a psychological trait called proactive coping, which refers to a person’s tendency to think about and plan for the future. Read about this study, which was co-authored by psychology professor Shevaun Neupert.

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Mar 1, 2023

Study Finds Parents Serve as a Safety Net as Grown Kids Navigate the Workforce

The study highlights the challenges facing young adults who do not have access to parental support.

Feb 17, 2023

2022-23 University Faculty Scholars Named

Humanities and Social Sciences professors Martha Crowley and Xiaolin Duan were recently named to NC State’s 2022-23 class of University Faculty Scholars.

Feb 13, 2023

History Professors Earn National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships

Two NC State history professors received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities to research and write books that advance their scholarship.

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Feb 7, 2023

Jason Swarts Named Department Head for English

NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Jason Swarts head of the Department of English, effective July 1.

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Jan 17, 2023

Executive Director of Development Marcy Engler to Step Down

After 12 years working at NC State, Executive Director of Development Marcy Engler is leaving the university, effective Jan. 18, 2023.