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View of sunrise from near the summit of Mount Everest.

Jun 4, 2019

Communication Alumna Scales Mount Everest in Record Time

NC State alumna Roxanne Vogel trained and worked in a low-oxygen chamber for three months before scaling the world's highest peak in record time.

May 29, 2019

The Message That Addiction Is a Disease Makes Substance Users Less Likely to Seek Help

Research from NC State psychologists finds that people with substance-use problems who read a message describing addiction as a disease are less likely to report wanting to engage in effective therapies, compared to those who read a message that addiction behaviors are subject to change.

May 15, 2019

Walt Wolfram Accepted Into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The linguistics professor joins a selective organization that recognizes leaders in various fields and disciplines.

May 8, 2019

The Ethics and Challenges Surrounding Neuroenhancement

New work from philosophy professor Veljko Dubljevic explores the ethics of neuroenhancement and calls for legal and regulatory oversight of the emerging technologies.

A hand holds up an archival photo of NC State's Tompkins Hall, in front of the Tompkins Hall of today.

May 1, 2019

Then and Now: Alumni Share Their Stories

The road leads in myriad ways after graduation. See where it’s taken some of our amazing alumni.

Lisa Withers and Sylvia West stand on Hargett Street in downtown Raleigh, pointing at a building.

May 1, 2019

Student Documents Green Book Sites Across North Carolina

Through her work with the North Carolina Green Book Project, doctoral student Lisa Withers collects experiences of African American travelers during the Jim Crow era.

People walk down a fishing pier along the ocean.

May 1, 2019

Quiz: Moms, Dads and Politics

Whether you’re a parent, a political junkie or just plain curious, take this quiz developed by NC State political scientist Steven Greene.

Wearing a jacket and scarf, Veljko Dubljevic looks off into the distance.

May 1, 2019

Exploring the Ethics of Moral Enhancement

Can a pill make people more moral? Philosophy professor Veljko Dubljevic explores this question and others through his research.

NC State professor Nick Robins holds a small shoven and plastic bags.

May 1, 2019

Photo Gallery: Experts in Action

Our college has experts in topics ranging from environmental policy to aging, teen health and economic development. See how they make an impact in communities near and far.

A restroom sign shows a silhouette of a woman and the letter, "W".

Apr 29, 2019

Study Highlights How Little We Know About Women Terrorists

The first large-scale research project evaluating the characteristics of women involved in jihadism-inspired terrorism finds significant differences between men and women in both their backgrounds and their roles within terrorist groups.