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Interim Associate Dean Karen R. Young Retires

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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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Aug 9, 2022

Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges

The study shows a range of uncomfortable situations people living with blindness encounter due to interpersonal communication challenges. 
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Aug 3, 2022

School of Social Work Head Karen Bullock To Take New Role

After 11 years at NC State and nine years as head of the School of Social Work, Professor Karen Bullock is taking a new role as the Louise McMahon Ahearn Endowed Professor at the Boston College 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.  
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Jul 25, 2022

Assistant Dean Blair Kelley to Take New Role

After 20 years at NC State and eight years as assistant dean for interdisciplinary studies and international programs, history professor Blair Kelley is taking a new position at UNC-Chapel Hill. 
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Jul 22, 2022

Assistant Dean of Financial Services Betty Byrum Retires

After 12 years of leading business services in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Assistant Dean of Financial Administration Betty Byrum is retiring on August 1. 
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Jul 21, 2022

6 Tenure-Track Faculty Join Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes six new tenure-track faculty to its ranks this year. As stellar scholars, researchers and writers, their work and interests range from public relations to non-discriminatory assessment, and from gender and disability to poetics and ethics. 
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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 30, 2022

Seven Incoming Humanities and Social Sciences Students Named Park Scholars

Meet the seven incoming Humanities and Social Sciences students named Park Scholars for their accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character. 
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Jun 29, 2022

Interim Associate Dean Karen R. Young Retires

After 17 years working at NC State, Interim Associate Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs Karen R. Young is retiring, effective July 1.