Faculty

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Jul 21, 2023

How Partisan Politics Could Help Public Health

A new study suggests partisan politics can be used to encourage the public to get vaccinated. Co-author and professor of political science Steve Greene discusses the process and findings.

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Jun 20, 2023

How to Tackle Conflict in the Workplace

Research can help address conflicts in a way that helps the bottom line and improves workplace culture. Professor and head of the Department of Communication Jessica Jameson discusses her book, Communication for Constructive Workplace Conflict.

Jun 13, 2023

World Languages and Cultures Head Ruth Gross Retires

After 20 years at NC State as head of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, Ruth Gross is retiring, effective July 1, 2023.

Brody McCurdy, Walt Wolfram and Lydia Elrod stand together and laugh outside Tompkins Hall in the Court of North Carolina.

Jun 6, 2023

Linguistic Research Team Preserves Local Dialects and Culture

Linguists led by Walt Wolfram at NC State are studying language evolution in Chatham County, a historically rural area that's on the fast track for significant growth.

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Apr 24, 2023

What Makes Someone Likely to Be a First-Gen College Grad? Money.

Sociology professor Anna Manzoni is first author on the study that highlights the challenges facing young people who want to attend college, as well as how difficult it is for individuals to move up the socioeconomic ladder.

Apr 7, 2023

Denis Provencher Named Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Affairs, Partnerships

NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Denis Provencher associate dean for interdisciplinary affairs and partnerships, effective July 1.

Apr 3, 2023

Two Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Two faculty members received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. Mary Haskett, professor of psychology, is one of the honorees.

Mar 30, 2023

Jim Michnowicz Named Department Head for World Languages and Cultures

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Jim Michnowicz head of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, effective July 1.

Mar 28, 2023

Andrea M. Leverentz Named Department Head for Sociology and Anthropology

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Andrea M. Leverentz Head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, effective July 1.

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Mar 27, 2023

How is AI Changing How We Write and Create?

Three English professors offer insights on artificial intelligence’s impact on writing, art, creativity, authenticity and more.