News Update

Nov 28, 2023

Is a Labor Movement Revival Afoot?

NC State history professor and labor scholar David Zonderman offers insights on the surging popularity of unions. 

Nov 15, 2023

The Importance of Place in History

Using the city of Prague and the Galapagos Islands as their classrooms, two groups of NC State students experienced the importance of place in history during their study abroad trips last semester. 

Nov 3, 2023

Rick Speers Named 2023 Distinguished Alumnus

Since the history alum graduated from NC State, his commitment of time, talent and treasure to his alma mater has earned him special recognition for alumni of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Nov 1, 2023

Helping Companies Understand – and Respond to – Online Misinformation

A new study examines what happens when misinformation spreads on social media, finding there can be real consequences for both companies and the public. Associate professor of communication and co-author Alice Cheng discusses the study. 

Oct 20, 2023

Three CHASS Students Earn Boren Awards to Study Languages Abroad

Elliot Gyll, Michael Lewis and Anthony Ramsey have spent time abroad diving into cultures from around the world, with the help of Boren Awards. 

Oct 11, 2023

A Lasting NC State Connection

Alumna and former social work professor Wilma Peebles-Wilkins was one of the first Black women to graduate from the college with a degree in sociology and a minor in social work. 

Oct 5, 2023

CHASS Receives $350K Grant to Implement Humanities-Based Certificate Program

The College of the Humanities and Social Sciences received a $350,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities to implement an innovative humanities-based certificate program designed to interest all NC State undergraduates. 

Oct 3, 2023

Communication Alumni Forge Career Paths from Capitol Hill to Tech

NC State communication alumni Ryan Daniels and Meaghan Lynch have advised leaders from the White House and Capitol Hill to the C-suite of tech companies. 

Sep 29, 2023

How Racism Shapes Black Motherhood in the U.S.

A new study, authored by assistant professor of sociology Mia Brantley, underscores how being a Black mother in the U.S. involves navigating aspects of parenthood that are explicitly tied to dealing with racism. 

Sep 15, 2023

Freedom Park Opening Is Special Moment for Professor

Victoria Gallagher, professor of communication, served on the park’s board of directors and has long been involved with the project.