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Apr 1, 2024

Study Suggests Taking an Aggressive Stance in Crisis Communications Costs Companies Money

The bottom line? When a company took an aggressive stance, its stock price dropped. 

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Jan 29, 2024

Study Urges People to Think Twice Before Going on a Diet

The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and how difficult it can be for people to break the cycle. 

Kemmia and Hushang Ghodrat stand in front of the Memorial Belltower. Kemmia wears her red graduation robe and mortar board.

Dec 13, 2023

From Iran to Raleigh, a Family Legacy Continues at NC State

Hushang Ghodrat started a legacy at NC State after fleeing Iran. As his daughter becomes a Wolfpack alumna, she's continuing their family legacy. 

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Oct 24, 2023

Helping Companies Understand – and Respond to – Online Misinformation

When misinformation spreads on social media, there can be real consequences for both companies and the public. 

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Sep 13, 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. 

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Jun 20, 2023

How to Tackle Conflict in the Workplace

Research can help address conflicts in a way that helps the bottom line and improves workplace culture. 

painting shows a child in silhouette as a red lantern drifts away from her hand. The hashtag #StopAsianHate is written near the bottom

Mar 1, 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. 

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Aug 9, 2022

Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges

The study shows a range of uncomfortable situations people living with blindness encounter due to interpersonal communication challenges. 

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Jun 7, 2022

Creativity as Survival: Crowdsourcing Unexpected Ways We Use Technology

The researchers are seeking examples of how people use mobile, networked technologies to accomplish unexpected things. 

Parker Mitchell and Noah Weaver pose in their grad caps and gowns

May 16, 2022

‘I Feel So Blessed’ — Meet #NCState22 Best Friends Parker and Noah

As part of our graduation video series, these elementary school friends reflect on how NC State brought them closer together. 

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May 12, 2022

Study Finds Realism a Key Factor in Driving Engagement with Virtual Reality Videos

And engagement is a key factor in determining whether viewers will watch more VR videos in the future. 

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Mar 7, 2022

Review Finds Big Blind Spots in Research on Social Media and Crisis Communications

Study calls for a global view when assessing how to use social media for crisis communications. 

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Nov 3, 2021

Study Highlights Challenges, Strategies for Students Recovering from Alcoholism

The study sheds light on uncertainties college students grapple with while trying to maintain their sobriety. 

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Nov 1, 2021

Study IDs Strategies to Help Recovering Alcoholics

The study found six strategies recovering alcoholics use to negotiate social situations and remain sober. 

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Jun 3, 2021

You’re More Likely To Fight Misinformation if You Think Others Are Being Duped

The study suggests negative emotions may also play a role in the U.S.