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Sep 24, 2020

Study Suggests Financial Holdings Influenced Key Votes For House Lawmakers

NC State political scientist Jordan Carr Peterson finds that many lawmakers have voted to support their financial interests, regardless of their politics. 
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Sep 21, 2020

As Collegiate Esports Become More Professional, Women Are Being Left Out

A new study from NC State's Department of Communication finds women are being sidelined in collegiate esports. 
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Sep 15, 2020

Study Highlights Ties Between Racism and Activism in Black Youth

A new study from NC State and the University of Virginia finds that experiences with racism are associated with increased social consciousness and social justice activism in Black youth. 
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Sep 14, 2020

Submit Your Stories to the 2020 NC State Fiction Contest

Drawing more than 300 entrants last year, the NC State Fiction Contest is one of the largest free-to-enter writing contests in the South. 
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Sep 10, 2020

Tom Birkland’s “After Disaster” Recognized for its Enduring Contributions

Birkland's book was honored for its remarkable and ongoing relevance — including during a global pandemic. 
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Sep 8, 2020

Study Highlights Keys to Helping Dads Be There For Kids When They Don’t Have Custody

NC State and VCU researchers highlight several factors that help determine the extent to which fathers who don’t have custody are involved in their kids' lives. 
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Sep 3, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Beth Revis

We caught up with English alumna Beth Revis to learn more about her book "Bid My Soul Farewell." 
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Sep 1, 2020

Climate Change and the Challenge of Community Relocation

Climate change will profoundly affect where people live. As public administration professor Christopher Galik explains — it already is. 

Aug 27, 2020

My NC State Story: Bonnie Tronzo (Political Science ‘05)

Political science alumna Bonnie Tronzo says internship opportunities at NC State allowed her to find her passion and help those struggling with mental health issues. 
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Aug 20, 2020

Knowledge is Power: Learning More About COVID-19 Can Reduce Your Pandemic Stress

Psychologists at NC State and Georgia Tech find that the more people know about COVID-19, the less pandemic-related stress they have.