Tag: college of humanities and social sciences

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on Nov 10, 2019

Connecting Veterans With Community

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

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on Jul 24, 2019

We Are the Wolfpack: Meet Frank Perry

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

Published on 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. 

Published on May 9, 2019

Unlocking the Mind

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

Published on Mar 5, 2019

Podcast: Bringing the Middle Ages into the Digital Age

Tim Stinson is bringing the Middle Ages into the digital age by looking for DNA on medieval manuscript pages. 

Published on Aug 2, 2018

Exploring Public History in Prague

With the city of Prague as their classroom, a group of NC State students experienced the power of public history. During a two-week summer course in the Czech Republic, six students visited medieval monuments, a concentration camp and nearly a dozen other sites in and around the capital city. 

Published on Jun 1, 2018

Podcast: You’re Only As Old As You Feel – Sort Of

How we feel about aging can affect us psychologically and physically. In this episode of Audio Abstract we talk about our perceptions of and attitudes toward aging with Shevaun Neupert, associate professor of psychology at NC State. 

Published on May 11, 2018

Wearing the Red Robes

We asked members of #NCState18 to try on their cap and gown and look in the mirror. Then we asked them how it felt. These are their answers, unfiltered. 

Published on Dec 4, 2017

NC State Student Kobi Felton Receives Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

Senior Kobi Felton gets great news: He's been selected for two years of graduate study in the U.K. with support from a Marshall Scholarship. 

Published on Oct 19, 2017

A Desire to Help Others

After a meaningful student experience at NC State, Ghazale Johnston is now a leading advocate for the university, giving of both her time and resources. 

Published on Sep 7, 2017

Deans Help Students Design Their Lives

Deans from the the Poole College of Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Design will collaborate to help 30 students design their futures with a special program. Students can apply to participate in the free program by Sept. 22.