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Students in a classroom

Apr 8, 2026

English Alumnae Make an Impact in First Year of Teaching

Three English alumnae are building meaningful careers in the classroom, earning early recognition as first-year teachers and demonstrating the strength and versatility of their CHASS education.

Bell Tower with NC State Flag

Mar 30, 2026

NC State and Duke Collaborate on Democracy and Academic Freedom Seminar Series

NC State and Duke collaborate on a Mellon Foundation-funded seminar series that brings together scholars from public and private institutions to examine how the humanities inform academic freedom and support democratic life within the university and beyond.

Sabeel Zayan

Mar 26, 2026

Kindness, Growth, Connection and Being Human

Junior psychology major Sabeel Zayan reflects on kindness, growth, connection and what it means to be human.
1911 Building; Court of North Carolina;

Mar 19, 2026

Department of Sociology and Anthropology Commemorates 100 Years

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology celebrates its founding and the centenary of the awarding of NC State’s first doctoral degree, a Ph.D. in sociology.

Creative Writing professor with two MFA students.

Mar 18, 2026

MFA in Creative Writing Program Turns 20

The MFA in Creative Writing program is commemorating its 20th anniversary with a series of events highlighting how it has influenced writers and communities over two decades.

Gambia Learning Trip

Mar 17, 2026

CHASS Students Gain Global Leadership Experience in The Gambia

Four CHASS students traveled to The Gambia for an immersive experiential learning trip, mentoring local girls and gaining hands-on experience in leadership, cultural exchange and global engagement.

a large crowd of people stands together, all facing in the same direction as if listening to a speech

Mar 13, 2026

When Populist Rhetoric is High, Entrepreneurs Are More Likely to Dodge Taxes

Co-author of a new study, psychology professor Tim Michaelis, explains the findings that the greater the amount of populist rhetoric in a nation, the less likely entrepreneurs are to register their businesses – dodging both taxes and government regulations.
a white sedan with electronic equipment mounted on the roof and corners of the vehicle sits at an intersection. The vehicle is marketed as a "driverless car."

Mar 13, 2026

How a New System Could Help the Remote Drivers Who Operate ‘Driverless’ Cars

How do you ensure remote operators stay alert? And what happens when they are asked to monitor multiple vehicles at once? Jing Feng, professor of human factors psychology, explains.
a young black man sits at a desk with his laptop and tablet in front of him

Mar 4, 2026

Study Finds Online Racism Associated With Black Young Adults Seeking Mental Health Support

Black young adults who experience high levels of online racism are also more likely to use digital mental health tools. Co-author and associate psychology professor Vanessa Volpe explains.
Sheila Smith McKoy

Mar 4, 2026

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English alumna Sheila Smith McKoy ’89 shows how literature opens doors for incarcerated students.