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Apr 9, 2021

Analysis: Nonprofit Organizations Across the Country Are in Crisis

How many nonprofit organizations will disappear altogether? Public administration professor Mandi Stewart takes a closer look. 

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Apr 6, 2021

Wolfpack Writers: Irwin Morris

We caught up with Irwin Morris, executive director of NC State’s School of Public and International Affairs, to learn more about his book "Movers and Stayers." 

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Apr 1, 2021

Multimedia Journalist Arielle Chambers Amplifies Voices of Female Athletes

NC State communication alumna Arielle Chambers discusses spearheading one of the fastest-growing women’s online sports platforms, being named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 and more in a recent interview. 

Deanna Dannels, associate dean of academic affairs for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and a professor in the Department of Communication

Mar 30, 2021

Applying Oral Communication Skills in Your Career and Everyday Life

Deanna Dannels, associate dean of academic affairs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and a professor in the Department of Communication, discusses the importance of oral communication skills for NC State students and graduates. 

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Mar 22, 2021

Tired at the Office? Take a Quick Break. Your Work Will Benefit.

NC State psychologist Seonghee (Sophia) Cho says "microbreaks" help people stay engaged with their work. 

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Mar 15, 2021

Borders, Politics and the First National Parks in South America

This Q&A with history professor Frederico Freitas covers it all: giant waterfalls, colonial ambitions, backfiring schemes, and a mysterious coded message.‌ 

Megan Snyder

Mar 10, 2021

Student Spotlight: Megan Snyder

While taking a course with Susanna Lee, communication major Megan Snyder explored the history of the Stone Mountain Monument Memorial. She'll present her research at the 21st Annual Undergraduate Honors Symposium at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.‌ 

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Mar 8, 2021

Study Highlights Pitfalls Associated With ‘Cybervetting’ Job Candidates

NC State sociologists find that so-called “cybervetting” almost certainly introduces bias and moral judgment into the hiring process. 

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Mar 4, 2021

Wolfpack Writers: Kasey Thornton

We caught up with English alumna Kasey Thornton to learn more about her debut novel "Lord the One You Love is Sick." 

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Mar 3, 2021

Study Finds Risk Communication Targeting Younger Adults May Have Biggest Impact

A study from communication professor Yang Cheng finds that on average, the younger you are, the less you are doing to reduce COVID-19 risk.