leadership

Apr 28, 2025

School of Social Work Leader Yarneccia D. Dyson to Take New Role 

Yarneccia D. Dyson, the college’s executive director and head of the School of Social Work, is taking a new position at the University of Houston.

Mar 17, 2025

James Mulholland Named Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named James Mulholland associate dean of academic and student affairs.

Jun 13, 2024

Associate Dean Robert Hawkins to Take New Role

Robert Hawkins, the college’s associate dean for academic and faculty affairs, is taking a new position at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Jun 11, 2024

After 13 years as Associate Dean for Research and Engagement, Tom Birkland Returns to Faculty

After serving as associate dean for research and engagement for 13 years, Professor Tom Birkland will step down and return to the faculty on July 1.

May 22, 2024

Humanities and Social Sciences Names Lorraine Taylor Executive Director for Extension and Engagement

NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Lorraine Taylor executive director for extension and engagement, effective June 1.

Apr 30, 2024

CHASS Visits Japan

A team of college administrators and faculty recently visited Japan to meet with leaders from Nagoya University Graduate School of Education and Human Development to cultivate their research collaboration.

Apr 2, 2024

Sarah Bowen Named Associate Dean of Research and Engagement

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Sarah Bowen associate dean of research and engagement, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Mar 25, 2024

Stephen Puryear Named Department Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Stephen Puryear head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, effective July 1.

Dec 13, 2023

CHASS Announces 2023 Wellness and Belonging Mini-Grant Winners

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion awarded wellness and belonging mini-grants to 10 projects.

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.