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May 19, 2026

NC State-Produced Documentary Nominated for an Emmy Award

The final episode of the Talking Black in America series, produced by the Language and Life Project at NC State, was honored for its exploration of linguistic discrimination and the cultural influence of Black language.

a pair of hands wearing latex gloves swabs a parchment manuscript to collect genetic information

May 18, 2026

Nondestructive Testing Paves Way for Genetic Analysis of Historical Parchments

The technique offers new insights into everything from trade routes to agricultural practices dating back 1,300 years – without harming the valuable manuscripts.
a charging cable is plugged into the port of an electric car

Mar 31, 2026

Electric Cars Can Make Power Grids More Reliable (and Earn Owners Money) – So Why Aren’t We Doing That?

A new study details the barriers to adopting the vehicle-to-grid model and outlines possible paths forward for this technology. Assistant professor Serena Kim explains.
Bell Tower with NC State Flag

Mar 30, 2026

NC State and Duke Collaborate on Democracy and Academic Freedom Seminar Series

NC State and Duke collaborate on a Mellon Foundation-funded seminar series that brings together scholars from public and private institutions to examine how the humanities inform academic freedom and support democratic life within the university and beyond.

a large crowd of people stands together, all facing in the same direction as if listening to a speech

Mar 13, 2026

When Populist Rhetoric is High, Entrepreneurs Are More Likely to Dodge Taxes

Co-author of a new study, psychology professor Tim Michaelis, explains the findings that the greater the amount of populist rhetoric in a nation, the less likely entrepreneurs are to register their businesses – dodging both taxes and government regulations.
a white sedan with electronic equipment mounted on the roof and corners of the vehicle sits at an intersection. The vehicle is marketed as a "driverless car."

Mar 13, 2026

How a New System Could Help the Remote Drivers Who Operate ‘Driverless’ Cars

How do you ensure remote operators stay alert? And what happens when they are asked to monitor multiple vehicles at once? Jing Feng, professor of human factors psychology, explains.

Mar 4, 2026

CHASS Faculty, Students Share Bite-Sized Lectures 

Faculty and students shared five-minute, food-focused talks to close out the inaugural season of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Human Factor Speaker Series.

a young black man sits at a desk with his laptop and tablet in front of him

Mar 4, 2026

Study Finds Online Racism Associated With Black Young Adults Seeking Mental Health Support

Black young adults who experience high levels of online racism are also more likely to use digital mental health tools. Co-author and associate psychology professor Vanessa Volpe explains.

Mar 4, 2026

A Page Out of History

An interdisciplinary team, including English professor Tim Stinson, developed a nondestructive method for extracting animal DNA from ancient parchment.
John Millhauser with student

Feb 25, 2026

CHASS Awards Engagement Innovation Fund  Grants to Five Faculty Projects

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences awarded Engagement Innovation Fund grants to five faculty projects that foster collaboration and connect scholarship with community needs in North Carolina and beyond.