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Walt Wolfram in his office

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.

Reese Hollister and Bella Templeton

May 5, 2026

Puzzle Project Aims to Make Learning Arabic a Fun, Hands-on Experience

NC State students developed a hands-on language puzzle that helps learners master Arabic through touch, play and creativity.
Abigail Nmashie

May 5, 2026

CHASS Graduates Embrace What It Means to Be Human

Five CHASS graduate and undergraduate students share their post-graduation plans and describe what makes them human.
Mariana Colin

Apr 23, 2026

Alumna Turns Horror Film Analysis Into Popular YouTube Channel 

Film studies alum Mariana Colin transformed a graduate school project into The Morbid Zoo, a popular YouTube channel that uses horror films to examine culture, mass media and political themes.

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.

Gambia Learning Trip

Mar 17, 2026

CHASS Students Gain Global Leadership Experience in The Gambia

Four CHASS students traveled to The Gambia for an immersive experiential learning trip, mentoring local girls and gaining hands-on experience in leadership, cultural exchange and global engagement.

Public Administration PhD graduates.

Jun 12, 2025

Department of Public Administration Celebrates Milestone in Educating Doctoral Students

NC State’s Department of Public Administration is celebrating a significant milestone: 100 students have now earned their Ph.D. through the program. 
Students stand near a presentation screen.

Jan 21, 2025

Donor Support Fuels CHASS Graduate Student Research, Experiences

Three CHASS graduate students showcase the importance of donor contributions to their education and research at home and abroad.
Ore Badejoh poses with her Howling Success banner on main campus.

Dec 11, 2024

Howling Success: Ore Badejoh

Our final Howling Success of the semester is a graduate student in the applied social psychology Ph.D. program. She promotes healthy choices for the campus community through her work with Pack Peers and the Black Health Lab.
Elmas talks to two other people.

Aug 1, 2023

Coming Back to the Pack

Master of International Studies alumnus Elmas Hasanovikj returned to his alma mater with a delegation from his native North Macedonia.