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May 21, 2026

NC State Alumnus Wins Pulitzer Prize

Andrew Carter ’03 and his teammates at the Chicago Tribune have earned US journalism’s most prestigious award. 

May 20, 2026

Linguistics Professor Walt Wolfram Retires After 34 Years of Elevating North Carolina Voices

Walt Wolfram, a renowned linguistics professor at NC State, is retiring after 34 years in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, leaving a legacy of community-centered research that has reshaped how language connects people. 

May 7, 2026

Putting His Knowledge to the Test

The tables will turn for Steven Greene, a professor of political science, when he’s the one who has to provide the answers — in the form of a question, of course — as a contestant on the May 11 episode of Jeopardy! 

Apr 15, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg to Headline NC State’s 2026 Human Factor Series

Actor and writer Jesse Eisenberg will take the stage as the premier speaker for The Human Factor, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ signature series highlighting how human-centered insights drive solutions to today’s complex challenges. 

Aug 28, 2025

CHASS Unveils Mural Celebrating Creativity, Human Connection

A new mural in Caldwell Hall Lounge highlights the transformative power of the humanities and social sciences, capturing the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ impact on students, society and the human experience. 

Aug 28, 2024

Campus Writing and Speaking Program Earns National Award

The Exemplary Writing Across the Curriculum Program Award recognizes the NC State unit for its longstanding efforts to foster strong communication skills for students across academic disciplines. 

Aug 20, 2024

Proud Alumna Becomes New Foundation Chair

Bentina Terry ’92 has remained engaged with NC State since her graduation from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences — and now she’s taking on a new challenge. Meet the newest chair of the NC State Foundation Board and learn about her favorite parts of the Pack. 

Apr 24, 2024

MFA Faculty Member Named Guggenheim Museum’s 2024 Poet-in-Residence

Assistant Professor of English Meg Day has been named the Guggenheim Museum’s poet-in-residence for 2024. 

Jan 18, 2024

Professor Rodney Waschka’s New Composition Premieres

Arts studies professor and composer Rodney Waschka’s new original work, “Suite for Piano,” will receive its premiere performance at the NYC Contemporary Music Symposium’s upcoming Columbia University concert. 

Nov 30, 2023

Research Partners: Robots, Soldiers and Scientists

NC State psychology faculty and students partnered with West Point to research cadets’ attitudes toward using robots in military training. 

Jun 8, 2022

Chancellor Woodson Talks Bees, Entrepreneurship With Bee Downtown Founder

In episode four of Red Chair Chats, Chancellor Woodson interviews NC State alumna and Bee Downtown founder Leigh-Kathryn Bonner. 

Jun 1, 2022

Chancellor Woodson Talks Wolfpack Fandom, Jams Out With American Aquarium

In episode three of Red Chair Chats, Chancellor Woodson interviews BJ Barham, an NC State alum and lead singer of the band American Aquarium. 

Sep 28, 2021

‘Community Matters Here’: Inside NC State’s Creative Writing MFA Program

NC State's MFA in Creative Writing program is devoted to tangible creative output and is informed by a mixture of classroom instruction, peer support and faculty mentorship. 

Feb 1, 2021

Celebrating Black Alumni

Meet six extraordinary Black alumni from across the decades who found their place at NC State — and in the world. 

Nov 18, 2019

Margaret Atwood and the Biotechnology of Tomorrow

Renowned author Margaret Atwood visited NC State to discuss fiction's role in the future of biotechnology and genetic engineering.