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Caitlin Carroll sitting at a desk in one of WKNC's main recording studios

Mar 13, 2023

Howling Success: Caitlin Carroll

This month’s Howling Success is communication student, Caitlin Carroll. She is the web content manager for NC State’s student-run radio station, WKNC. Carroll is also the voice of WKNC on Twitter! 

painting shows a child in silhouette as a red lantern drifts away from her hand. The hashtag #StopAsianHate is written near the bottom

Mar 10, 2023

#StopAsianHate Study Sheds Light on Overlooked Aspect of Activism

The frameworks scholars use to understand social justice movements need to address the extent to which activists reflect on their own involvement and derive satisfaction from the process of activism itself. 

brick path to belltower

Feb 21, 2023

Alumna Tensie Taylor Comments on the Significance of Black History Month

For the past two Februaries, communication alumna Tensie J. Taylor has showcased the importance and impact of Black History Month in her life. Through social media, Taylor has shared her story and the stories of other Black Americans that have influenced the world around them. 

Lauren Pressley smiles in a headshot photograph.

Oct 5, 2018

My NC State Story: Lauren Pressley (Communication ’02; Philosophy ’03)

Lauren Pressley says her social sciences and humanities degrees gave her "an appreciation for nuance, logic and the complex systems of knowledge production" — and for using the library. 

Matt Starr smiles in a posed headshot.

Oct 1, 2018

My NC State Story: Matt Starr (Communication ’16)

Matt Starr says that at NC State, he found a purpose, and found his voice. He published his first book in 2018. 

Leigh Ann Caldwell stands inside the Capitol Building

Sep 12, 2018

Where Are They Now? Alumna Leigh Ann Caldwell

Leigh Ann Caldwell was a distance swimmer for the Wolfpack as a communication major, and today, she’s in the rough-and-tumble world of covering Congress and politics as a reporter for NBC News. 

Graduates wearing caps and gowns celebrate

May 3, 2018

Meet Some of Our Outstanding 2018 Graduates

Our community of 40,000 alumni will grow even larger this spring, as nearly 1,000 Humanities and Social Sciences undergraduate and graduate students earn NC State diplomas for their hard work. 

A student points to their poster while talking with two faculty members.

Mar 28, 2018

38 Students Showcase Graduate Research at NC State Symposium

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences had 38 presenters and six award winners at this year's NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium. 

Jan 16, 2018

Student Contest: Spend a Day With the Dean

Wanted: A Humanities and Social Sciences student with a busy schedule and a sense of adventure. Enter this contest to spend a day side by side with your dean, Jeff Braden. Show him your world, and learn about his. 

Rupert Nacoste

Dec 12, 2017

Year in Review: Our Top Stories of 2017

It's been a busy year for the college. Take a look back at some of our top stories of 2017.