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Aug 4, 2026

Voices of CHASS: Why Preserving Human Stories Matters

CHASS faculty, staff, students and alumni share personal memories and meaningful moments that illustrate why preserving human stories matters.

Communication alumna Natalie Gore working behind the scenes for the Hurricanes.

Jun 10, 2026

Communication Alum Helps Canes Score Engagement During Stanley Cup Run

As the Carolina Hurricanes compete for the Stanley Cup, communication alumna Natalie Gore is helping engage fans and elevate the team’s brand as a senior marketing coordinator.

Visitors enjoy "Reading the Natural World" at its April opening event.

Jun 5, 2026

Birds, Bees and Butterflies in the Hill Library’s New Exhibit

Public history graduate student Karina Burbank curated "Reading the Natural World: Histories of Science on the Page."

May 19, 2026

Students Showcase High-Impact Experiences at Symposium

CHASS student scholars showed off their accomplishments during the High-Impact Experience Symposium.
Matthews Medalists pose for the camera

May 6, 2026

Three CHASS Students Receive 2026 Matthews Medal

As the highest non-academic distinction awarded to NC State students, the Mathews Medal honors graduating seniors who have served as student leaders and made significant contributions to the advancement of the university.
Leah Harrell

May 6, 2026

Grad Student Profile: Leah Harrell

Leah Harrell’s journey to NC State was driven by a passion for bioarchaeology and a desire to bridge archaeology with biological anthropology. Her research focuses on understanding the lived histories of people in the past, specifically through dental morphology.
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.

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.

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.