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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.

Aug 9, 2022

Yarneccia D. Dyson Named Head of NC State School of Social Work

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Yarneccia D. Dyson department head and professor in the School of Social Work.

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Jul 29, 2022

Carol Ann Lewald Named Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs

NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Carol Ann Lewald assistant dean for undergraduate programs, effective August 8.

Jul 1, 2022

After 7 Years as Department Head, David Zonderman Returns to Faculty

After serving as head of the history department for more than seven years, Professor David Zonderman will step down and return to the faculty on July 1.

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Jun 17, 2022

Sharon Herring Named Assistant Dean for Financial Administration

NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Sharon Herring assistant dean for financial administration, effective June 24.

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Apr 1, 2022

Humanities and Social Sciences Names Robert Hawkins Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty Affairs

NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Robert Hawkins associate dean for academic and faculty affairs, effective July 1.

Jun 4, 2019

Jessica Jameson Named Head, Department of Communication

NC State's Department of Communication welcomes Jessica Jameson as department head, effective July 1, 2019. The department is one of the largest on NC State's campus.

Nov 15, 2017

Laura Severin Named Head, Department of English

NC State’s Department of English will welcome Laura Severin as head, effective January 1, 2018. Severin takes over from Tony Harrison, who will return to the faculty after serving as head with energy and distinction for 11 years.

Jun 16, 2017

Chris Mayhorn to Head NC State’s Department of Psychology

Chris Mayhorn, a professor in the Human Factors and Applied Cognitive Psychology program, will become head of NC State's Psychology Department on July 1, 2017.

Mar 18, 2016

David Zonderman Named to Lead Department of History at NC State

Professor of History David A. Zonderman has been named head of the Department of History at NC State, effective immediately. Zonderman has been acting head since the untimely death of former head Jonathan Ocko in January 2015; he served as associate head from 2004 - 2015. Among his leadership roles within the college and across NC State, Zonderman was chair of the university’s faculty from 2013 – 2015 and served on the university’s budget restructuring task force from 2012 - 2015.