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A Largely Untapped Universe: Exploring Race in Nontheatrical Films

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Poet Gerald Barrax sits at his desk.

Dec 12, 2019

‘The Job of a Poet Is to Tell the Truth’: Remembering Gerald Barrax

Former students and colleagues share their impressions of Gerald Barrax, emeritus professor of English, who died Dec. 7.
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Dec 11, 2019

Looking Back And Ahead: Meet Our Student Commencement Speakers

Humanities and Social Sciences' student commencement speakers come from far and wide, each offering a unique perspective as members of the Wolfpack.
Sitting on a bench, Cadwell Turnbull holds a stylus pen and writes on a tablet.

Dec 4, 2019

Storyteller Cadwell Turnbull Captures Readers with Debut Novel

Alumnus Cadwell Turnbull (M.A. in English; MFA ’15) is a science fiction and fantasy author. Learn more about his debut novel, "The Lesson," and hear what he values from his time at NC State.

Understanding James Baldwin held in front of Talley

Dec 3, 2019

Wolfpack Writers: Marc Dudley

We caught up with English professor Marc Dudley to learn more about his book "Understanding James Baldwin," part of the Understanding Contemporary American Literature series.
cover of book superimposed over a field of corn

Dec 2, 2019

Food Fights: How History Shapes What We Eat – And Why

Everybody eats. But as two NC State history professors explain, what people eat, and what drives our decisions about food, vary tremendously.
pills on table

Nov 26, 2019

$2.24M in Grants Will Equip Social Workers to Address Opioid Crisis

With support from two grants, NC State's Department of Social Work is preparing students to help those struggling with addiction.
headshot of Jane Rogers

Nov 22, 2019

Jane Rogers: Supporting Students’ Leadership Potential

Jane Rogers mentors and supports students in countless ways. Meet the Humanities and Social Sciences 2019 Distinguished Alumna.

Margaret Atwood

Nov 20, 2019

Margaret Atwood and the Biotechnology of Tomorrow

Renowned author Margaret Atwood's visit to NC State included a group discussion with Humanities and Social Sciences students and faculty.
Sam Chan holds Leader of the Pack award at Carter-Finley Stadium

Nov 18, 2019

Be Your Best Self: Sam Chan Named Leader of the Pack

Sam Chan, a senior double majoring in political science and communication, is the 2019 recipient of NC State’s Leader of the Pack scholarship.
two asian-american girls walk down the street

Nov 15, 2019

A Largely Untapped Universe: Exploring Race in Nontheatrical Films

English professor Marsha Gordon explains how films never destined for theaters can inform our understanding of race and culture in the U.S.