college of humanities and social sciences

May 20, 2020

How Social Media Platforms Can Contribute to Dehumanizing Other People

A recent study highlights how social media can be used to normalize hate speech and dehumanize entire groups. 

May 19, 2020

How COVID-19 May Affect Nonprofits (And What They Can Do About it)

More people are relying on nonprofits, but nonprofits have fewer resources. Now what? 

May 4, 2020

Mother, Daughter Inspire Each Other From Day 1 to Graduation

A mother and daughter motivated each other as family and fellow NC State students while they worked toward their degrees. 

Apr 20, 2020

Interventions Boost Abstinence, Condom Use for Black Teens

The finding draws on dozens of sexual health studies involving Black youth. 

Apr 8, 2020

‘Fake News’ Increases Consumer Demands for Corporate Action

Study finds “fake news” inspires consumers to demand corrective action from companies. 

Apr 1, 2020

How Can We Handle Stress and Stay Positive During a Pandemic?

There are things you can do to stay positive in the face of stress and change. 

Mar 31, 2020

How Can I Tell Which Charity to Support During This Crisis?

How can we decide which organizations to support during a crisis? 

Mar 25, 2020

To Stay Positive, Live in the Moment – But Plan Ahead

People who balance living in the moment with planning for the future are best able to cope with stress. 

Jan 14, 2020

Podcast: 1966 – MLK and the KKK in Raleigh

On July 31, 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in Reynolds Coliseum. Jason Miller explains why the event has been lost to history until now. 

Nov 10, 2019

Connecting Veterans With Community

NC State offers a variety of resources and services to support those who have served our country. 

Oct 18, 2019

‘The Science Behind the Sniff’

NC State professor transforms her New York Times bestseller to bring the science and wonder of working dogs to a new — younger — audience. 

Sep 4, 2019

Experts Can Discuss Hurricane, Flood, Recovery Issues

As Hurricane Dorian churns in the Atlantic, NC State experts can answer media questions on everything from coastal damage to food safety. 

Jul 24, 2019

Meet Frank Perry

The law enforcement veteran embraces a unique opportunity to help prevent innocent people from being incarcerated. 

May 29, 2019

Startup Shapes a Smarter Personality Test

A fake-resistant personality test developed by NC State researchers is helping companies better screen job applicants. 

May 9, 2019

Unlocking the Mind

NC State faculty are studying human behavior to gain new insights on topics from terrorism to mental illness.