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Jul 30, 2026

CHASS Awards Second Round of Research Grants for 12 Faculty-Led Projects

Faculty received grants to support research projects on topics ranging from Deaf poetics to the letters of F. Scott Fitzgerald and special effects and the aesthetics of Indian cinema.

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Jul 29, 2026

NC State Web Platform Unlocks Arabic Family Histories

The Khayrallah Center’s AI-powered web platform helps families and researchers search and translate handwritten Arabic documents, unlocking personal stories that have remained unread for generations.
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Jun 4, 2026

Make Some Noise: How Does Crowd Sound Affect the Stanley Cup Finals?

How does the Lenovo Center’s design make it such a loud venue for hockey games? Does it give the hometown Carolina Hurricanes a psychological edge over opponents? NC State experts weigh in.
Donnie McDowell at the conference.

Jun 3, 2026

Conference Promotes Dialogue Between NC State, Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina

A conference at NC State brought together faculty, students, and administrators, and Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina representatives for dialogue, relationship-building and future collaboration.

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Jun 1, 2026

How the Dobbs Decision Continues to Shape U.S. Politics

A new analysis highlights how the Dobbs decision is reshaping the U.S. political landscape.

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.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.