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Jun 13, 2024

Associate Dean Robert Hawkins to Take New Role

Robert Hawkins, the college’s associate dean for academic and faculty affairs, is taking a new position at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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Jun 11, 2024

After 13 years as Associate Dean for Research and Engagement, Tom Birkland Returns to Faculty

After serving as associate dean for research and engagement for 13 years, Professor Tom Birkland will step down and return to the faculty on July 1.

Lorraine Taylor

May 22, 2024

Humanities and Social Sciences Names Lorraine Taylor Executive Director for Extension and Engagement

NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Lorraine Taylor executive director for extension and engagement, effective June 1.

May 13, 2024

Two Faculty Members Named National Humanities Center Fellows

English professor Belle Boggs and history professor Susanna Lee have been named National Humanities Center Fellows and will spend the next academic year working on individual research projects.

May 3, 2024

No Fear

Samantha Steffanus is about to graduate from NC State with two degrees and five years of incredible experiences under her belt. What keeps her reaching for such great heights?
Maggie Thompson in her graduation cap and gown, standing in front of Holladay Hall

May 2, 2024

Learning on the Job

Maggie Thompson, the chancellor’s communication specialist, will receive her Master of Science degree in technical communication at commencement this weekend.
Olivia Ball sitting on a bench among flowering plants in her graduation gown holding her cap.

Apr 30, 2024

Defining the Moments

Olivia Ball is graduating from NC State feeling like a much different person from who she was when she started. This transformation isn’t the result of one big change but a series of opportunities — including support from professors and donors — that have helped her grow along the way.

Apr 30, 2024

CHASS Visits Japan

A team of college administrators and faculty recently visited Japan to meet with leaders from Nagoya University Graduate School of Education and Human Development to cultivate their research collaboration.

Jameson Wolf

Apr 29, 2024

Embarking on a New Journey

Congratulations Class of 2024: Meet 12 Humanities and Social Sciences undergraduate and graduate students.
Juliana and Chancellor

Apr 26, 2024

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Wins Awards for Inclusion Efforts

Juliana Nfah-Abbenyi, distinguished professor of English and associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion received a DEI Professional Award, and VOLAR was recognized in the Outstanding Student Organization category.