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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.
Jameson Ollison headshot

May 5, 2026

To Overcome is Human

Senior communication major Jameson Ollison reflects on honesty, connection, truth and what it means to be human.
Tonya Henderson Gatling, the student speaker for NC State's spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

May 4, 2026

Graduating on Her Time

CHASS student Tonya Henderson Gatling is graduating from NC State more than 30 years after starting her journey as a student. She’s sharing her story as student commencement speaker.
Sabeel Zayan

Mar 26, 2026

Kindness, Growth, Connection and Being Human

Junior psychology major Sabeel Zayan reflects on kindness, growth, connection and what it means to be human.

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.

World Languages and Cultures students.

Feb 4, 2026

Turn Language Skills into Career Opportunities

Students with second language skills can unlock academic, professional and personal opportunities through a double major, minor or certificate in that language.
A man in a military uniform stands behind a microphone.

Jan 29, 2026

Stepping Down, and Ramping Up

Maj. Gen. Allen Boyette, an assistant vice chancellor for Campus Operations and Maintenance, has resigned from the U.S. Army after 37 years of service. He’ll continue in his position on campus, along with his studies in the Public Administration Ph.D. program.

Dec 15, 2025

Franklin Scholars Explore D.C. Through an Interdisciplinary Lens

Franklin Scholars visited Washington, D.C., to engage with alumni and explore how their dual-degree studies equip them to tackle challenges at the intersection of technology and society.

Dec 10, 2025

From Classroom to Commencement

As they prepare to graduate, three CHASS seniors reflect on their experiences and the skills they’ve gained to prepare them for the paths ahead.