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Lauren Turner sits by a tree in her red cap and gown

Dec 9, 2024

Sending Off NC State’s Fall 2024 Graduates

We’re celebrating a whole new class of Wolfpack graduates. Meet a few of the students who will be earning their degrees this fall and find out how they’ve made the most of their NC State experiences. 

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Dec 2, 2024

From HR to Work/Life Balance – How Working Life Has (and Hasn’t) Changed Since Ancient Rome

A new book sheds light on working life in the Roman Empire, offering insights into a complex society. 

Student Body Vice President Isaac Carreno and other Student Government representatives help students paint their hands to leave their handprints on the mural at Respect the Pack.

Nov 4, 2024

Finding Your Wolfpack: Student Government

Leaders in NC State Student Government provide a powerful voice for the student body as they gain experience that prepares them for careers in public service. 

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Oct 9, 2024

What Role Do Governments Play After a Disaster? Will Hurricane Helene Change Anything?

What should the federal government do after a disaster? What should state and local governments do? And what lessons might policymakers take from Hurricane Helene? 

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Sep 25, 2024

Online Microaggressions Linked to Poor Sleep Quality for Black Women

Microaggressions aimed at Black women online appear to harm the health of other Black women who see those microaggressions – even when the microaggressions are not aimed at them personally. 

Students sit at a large table in front of the sign for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Sep 24, 2024

Where Culture and Social Sciences Define Innovation

At the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS), these three students have found the perfect place to explore interdisciplinary interests where their creativity and curiosity meet. 

a group of protesters is gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme court

Sep 23, 2024

‘Litigant Shopping’ For Supreme Court Cases Can Backfire

Choosing plaintiffs with specific demographic attributes can be used to shape public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court – but it can also backfire. 

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Sep 3, 2024

A College Student’s Guide to Voting

This post was written by University Communications intern, and NC State student, Erin Ferrare. For many college students, the 2024 general election will be the first time they have an opportunity to vote for the next president of the United States. But how can college students cast their ballots – particularly if they are far from… 

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Aug 28, 2024

Public Opinion of New Justices Affects Views on Entire Supreme Court

The extent to which U.S. adults support newly appointed justices to the Supreme Court strongly influences the extent to which they support the high court as an institution. 

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Aug 28, 2024

Study Raises Concerns About Residential Opioid Treatment Providers in N.C.

Only 12% of organizations that claim to provide residential opioid substance use services in N.C. were licensed by the state to provide residential substance use treatment. 

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Aug 26, 2024

Key Trait Links Nonprofits That Bounce Back More Slowly From Economic Downturns

Nonprofits that rely on investment income to fund operations are often less resilient in the face of economic downturns. 

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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. 

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Aug 12, 2024

One Way Social Work Researchers Can Better Understand Community Needs – and Move the Field Forward

Researchers are calling on the social work community to begin incorporating a methodology called “discrete choice experiments” into their research, to better understand the needs and preferences of key stakeholders. 

North Carolina Central University Chancellor Karrie Dixon holds a red banner than reads "Howl Back" while standing in front of the seal for North Carolina Central University on a white wall.

Jul 31, 2024

A Leader From the Pack

Karrie Dixon ('97 Communication, '03 Ed.D.) is prepared to lead North Carolina Central University to new heights as its chancellor. 

a woman stands before a classroom of young children. her body language shows that she is listening carefully to one of the students

Jul 22, 2024

Even in ‘Care Work,’ Women Face Lower Wages if They Have Kids

Mothers get paid less than either men or women without children, even in fields that are traditionally thought of as being “women’s work.”