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Feb 21, 2020

Study Highlights New Strategies For Helping Children Process Negative Emotions

A recent study from NC State psychologists highlights the potential value of spending time outdoors to help children regulate their emotions. 

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Feb 19, 2020

Health Care Leader Beth Villena Heads WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital

What can you do with an NC State degree in social work? Ask Beth Villena (BSW '89), director of the WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital in Raleigh. 

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Feb 14, 2020

Study Highlights Complexity of Public Responses to Corporate Crises

Communication professor Yang Chang introduces a new tool that will help organizations respond to stakeholder concerns in the event of a crisis. 

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Feb 12, 2020

In Memoriam: Charlie Coe

Public administration professor emeritus Charlie Coe, “a leading light and a dear friend,” is fondly recalled for his expertise, mentorship and kindness. 

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Feb 11, 2020

In Memoriam: Tom Hester

English professor Tom Hester is remembered for his teaching, scholarship and passion for life. 

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Feb 10, 2020

My NC State Story: Adrian Z. Williams (Political Science ‘87, MALS ‘08)

With two degrees from our college, Adrian Z. Williams has immersed himself in a life of service. 

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Feb 6, 2020

Psychology Faculty Member Receives College’s First NSF CAREER Award

Psychology professor Kelly Lynn Mulvey will help foster inclusive environments for high school students interested in STEM fields through a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project. 

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Feb 4, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Sarah Bowen

We caught up with sociology professor Sarah Bowen to learn more about her book "Pressure Cooker: Why Home Cooking Won’t Solve Our Problems and What We Can Do About It." 

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Jan 22, 2020

Two Faculty Members Named Distinguished Professors

Communication professor Joann Keyton and psychology professor Douglas J. Gillan are known and respected nationally and internationally by scholars in their fields. 

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Jan 20, 2020

Hannah Bain Tackles Three Majors, Nationwide Issues

Hannah Bain, a senior studying communication, international studies and Spanish with a minor in nonprofit studies, is now tackling complex public health issues.