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Jason Swarts Named Department Head for English

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Ed and Caroline Funkhouser

Mar 10, 2023

New Endowment Honors Communication Professor Emeritus Ed Funkhouser

A new endowment created by the family of communication professor emeritus Ed Funkhouser honors his legacy and contributions to the Department of Communication. 
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Mar 10, 2023

#StopAsianHate Study Sheds Light on Overlooked Aspect of Activism

The frameworks scholars use to understand social justice movements need to address the extent to which activists reflect on their own involvement and derive satisfaction from the process of activism itself. 
boy receives a vaccine shot from a woman

Mar 9, 2023

COVID Fears and Long-Term Planning Play Key Roles in Vaccine Hesitancy

A key variable in vaccine hesitancy is a psychological trait called proactive coping, which refers to a person’s tendency to think about and plan for the future. Read about this study, which was co-authored by psychology professor Shevaun Neupert. 
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Mar 3, 2023

“You Can Be That Voice”: Meet 3 Student Leaders

Katie Phillips shared her voice to celebrate Women's History Month. Phillips is a political science major and president pro tempore of the student senate. 
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Mar 1, 2023

Study Finds Parents Serve as a Safety Net as Grown Kids Navigate the Workforce

The study highlights the challenges facing young adults who do not have access to parental support. 
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Feb 21, 2023

Alumna Tensie Taylor Comments on the Significance of Black History Month

For the past two Februaries, communication alumna Tensie J. Taylor has showcased the importance and impact of Black History Month in her life. Through social media, Taylor has shared her story and the stories of other Black Americans that have influenced the world around them. 
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Feb 17, 2023

2022-23 University Faculty Scholars Named

Humanities and Social Sciences professors Martha Crowley and Xiaolin Duan were recently named to NC State’s 2022-23 class of University Faculty Scholars. 
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Feb 13, 2023

History Professors Earn National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships

Two NC State history professors received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities to research and write books that advance their scholarship. 
Kathy Harris Cooper, Phyllis Brown Harris and Kacey Cooper on the Court of the Carolinas in front of the 1911 Building

Feb 9, 2023

A New Chapter in a Family Story

English major Kacey Cooper grew up hearing stories of NC State from family members who worked at the university. With support from the Nell Family Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship, she’s continuing their legacy as a first-generation college graduate. 
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Feb 7, 2023

Jason Swarts Named Department Head for English

NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Jason Swarts head of the Department of English, effective July 1.