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Headshot of Seth Murray, head of the Department of Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences.

Jul 21, 2026

Seth Murray Named Head of the Department of Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Seth Murray head of the Department of Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences.

Alan Ellis standing in front of the mural in Caldwell Lounge.

Jul 7, 2026

Alan Ellis Named Executive Director and Head of the School of Social Work

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Alan Ellis executive director and head of the School of Social Work.
Karey Harwood standing in front of mural in Caldwell Lounge.

Jun 16, 2026

Karey Harwood Named Department Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Karey Harwood head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

A group of students pose in front of a European cityscape with snowy mountains showing the background.

Sep 4, 2025

Grow Into Global Leadership

The Global Leadership Minor sends NC State students to live and learn in Europe, giving them leadership skills and a growth mindset that sets them apart. A few CHASS community members share their experience.
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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.

1911 Building

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.
brick building next to trees

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.
Photo of 1911 Building next to photo of Tom Birkland.

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.

Lorraine Taylor

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.