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A multicultural mix of middle school students listen to a teacher in a classroom.

Aug 3, 2021

Views on School Assignments, Diversity Are Similar – Even in Cities with Segregated Schools

NC State sociologists explore the views of adults in five Southern cities. 

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Jul 29, 2021

New Insights Into the Relationship Between How We Feel and Our Views On Aging

New research from NC State psychology professor Shevaun Neupert finds that the gap between how old we feel and how old we want to be can offer insights into our well-being. 

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Jul 27, 2021

Virtual MLK Project Expands its Reach to Other Settings, Users

Over the next 18 months, the vMLK team will partner with educational and civic institutions to provide digital scholarship and immersive learning experiences. 

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Jul 19, 2021

Three Tenure-Track Faculty Join Humanites and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes three new tenure-track faculty to its ranks this year. Their scholarship and research interests range from science journalism to evidence-based practices and the links between substance use, harm reduction and drug policies. 

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Jul 15, 2021

Girl Power

International studies professor Haddy Njie strives to shape a fairer world for women and girls in Gambia and beyond with her research and empowerment program. 

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Jul 13, 2021

Computer Training Program for Seniors Can Reduce Hazardous Driving

NC State psychologists hope the findings will lead to the training becoming more widely available. 

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Jul 8, 2021

Wolfpack Writers: Rebecca Colby

We caught up with Spanish alumna Rebecca Colby to learn more about her children's book "Crocodiles Need Kisses Too." 

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Jul 6, 2021

Entrepreneur Kaitlin Fritz Reimagines How Children Experience Arts, Culture

NC State alumna Kaitlin Fritz discusses starting a business, creating virtual reality educational games, being named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 Europe and more. 

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Jul 1, 2021

Study Highlights Racial Inequity in Health Care Access, Quality

NC State psychologists find that states with higher levels of systemic racism also have bigger racial disparities regarding access to health care. 

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Jun 29, 2021

Professor Karen Bullock Selected as Fellow of The Gerontological Society of America

NC State School of Social Work professor and head Karen Bullock has been selected as a 2021 Fellow for the Gerontological Society of America.