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Grace Babcock sits in front of a body of water. A boat passes by in the background.

Jul 18, 2018

Study Abroad Spotlight: Grace Babcock

Sociology and horticultural science double-major Grace Babcock spent the summer studying abroad in Lille, France. Learn more about her experience.

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Jul 16, 2018

6 Expressions Say it All: Language Variation in the Tar Heel State

NC State linguist Walt Wolfram discusses six expressions that highlight North Carolina’s unique language tradition.

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Jul 11, 2018

Study: Prospective Teachers More Likely to View Black Faces Than White Faces as Angry

A preliminary study of prospective teachers finds that they are more likely to view the face of Black adults as angry compared to the faces of White adults.

Map of North Carolina counties

Jul 9, 2018

5 Counties to Watch in North Carolina Politics

These five counties are particularly noteworthy for political observers interested in statewide North Carolina elections.

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Jul 3, 2018

Six Must-See 21st Century Documentaries About Life in North Carolina

Film studies professor Marsha Gordon lists six memorable documentaries, released within the past 20 years, that capture the spirit of North Carolina.

Jun 26, 2018

Global Education in Guatemala

Anthropologist Tim Wallace recently left for his seventeenth summer conducting NC State's Ethnographic Field School in Guatemala, his last in an NC State career that began in 1974.

Taura Simmons takes notes at her desk

Apr 27, 2018

Creating Global Community

English as a Second Language (ESL) graduates bridge language gaps abroad, across our state and on our campus.

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Apr 27, 2018

Students Shape Real Solutions to Social Problems

Partnering with nonprofits and other organizations, NC State’s Social Innovation Fellows seek real solutions to global challenges.

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Apr 27, 2018

Meet Me at the Movies

Do you know your movie trivia? Take our quiz, developed by NC State film studies professor Devin Orgeron.

Tyler Dukes talks to a coworker in the newsroom

Apr 27, 2018

Alum Takes High-Tech Approach to Investigative Journalism

Alum Tyler Dukes is a public records reporter. That’s his official title, at least. You could also call him a data curator, web developer or open government advocate.