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Sep 16, 2019

Submit Your Stories to the 2019 NC State Fiction Contest

Drawing more than 300 entrants last year, the NC State Fiction Contest is one of the largest free-to-enter writing contests in the South. 

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Sep 13, 2019

College Honors Exceptional Scholars, Advisors and Teachers

Meet our faculty members who are excelling in and out of the classroom. 

Sep 12, 2019

My NC State Story: Seth Palmer (Political Science ‘08)

With a degree in humanities and social sciences, Seth Palmer has been able to explore everything from politics to realty. He shares what accomplishment really hit home. 

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Sep 10, 2019

Study Sheds Light on How the Justice System Can Affect Physical, Mental Health

New research from NC State sociologist April Fernandes finds that being convicted of a crime is associated with a decline in health, even if there’s no jail time. 

Closing the Hunger Gap conference

Sep 9, 2019

Students Take National Stage to End Hunger on College Campuses

NC State students highlight the importance of student leadership and advocacy at the Closing the Hunger Gap conference in downtown Raleigh. 

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Sep 9, 2019

Study Abroad Spotlight: Megan Wong

Psychology major Megan Wong spent a semester studying abroad in Oxford, United Kingdom. Learn more about her experience. 

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Sep 6, 2019

Wolfpack Writers: Elaine Neil Orr

We caught up with English professor Elaine Neil Orr to learn more about her historical novel "Swimming Between Worlds." 

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Sep 4, 2019

Teaching Public History: Interactive Program Paves The Way For Lebanese Teachers

A program hosted by NC State's Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies is transforming the way Lebanese teachers educate students about their country’s history.  

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Aug 28, 2019

My NC State Story: Clare Jordan (English ‘91)

English alumna Clare Jordan says her 25-year career in nonprofits started at NC State, where she helped launch the campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. She says it’s true: humanities majors really can do anything. 

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Aug 21, 2019

Two NC State Professors Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grants

The grants awarded to history professor David Ambaras and film studies professor Marsha Gordon are part of $29 million in awards that will fund 215 humanities projects across the country.