college of humanities and social sciences

Feb 19, 2014

Exhibit Focuses on Lebanese Immigrants

Check out an exhibition developed by NC State scholars that commemorates the history of Lebanese immigrants who have made North Carolina their home since the 1880s. "Cedars in the Pines" opens Saturday at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. 

Feb 12, 2014

Essay Collection Honored

A collection of essays including works by three NC State faculty members is honored by a professional organization. 

Feb 3, 2014

Paul’s Cross Project

English professor John Wall and associate professor of architecture David Hill discuss the groundbreaking Virtual Paul's Cross Project, which has been installed in the Teaching and Visualization Lab at the Hunt Library. 

Jan 29, 2014

Q&A With Freeman Hrabowski

Influential educator Freeman Hrabowski led his university to prize chess over football. In an exclusive interview, he discusses his philosophy for sparking a culture change in higher education. Don't miss his lecture on campus Thursday afternoon. 

Jan 27, 2014

Attend Talk on NGOs

Come learn how CARE USA, an international nonprofit, faces the challenge of aligning its business practices to meet the needs of donors as it seeks to empower recipients. 

Jan 9, 2014

Linguistics of Sound Change

Heidi Klumpe, a Park Scholar at NC State, discusses what it was like to do research on sound change as an undergraduate while taking an Introduction to Linguistics course through NC State's English department. 

Nov 18, 2013

Bullock Joins Peer Review Committee

Karen Bullock, head of the social work department, will serve on the American Cancer Society's Peer Review Committee on Oncology Social Work Training. 

Nov 13, 2013

Hunt Library Offers Blasts to the Past

No need to update your passport. English professor John Wall leads virtual tours of a 17th century London landmark via the Hunt Library's visualization lab. Don't miss the ride. 

Oct 3, 2013

In Praise of Working Dogs

Cat Warren's new book explores the science and wonder of working dogs. Find out "What the Dog Knows" in this touching, engaging and informative tale of canine can-do. 

Sep 18, 2013

MPA Program Wins Diversity Award

NC State’s master of public administration program received the 2013 NASPAA Diversity Award for promoting and supporting diversity in research, teaching and service. 

Sep 12, 2013

5 Questions With Poet Mark Doty

Meet poet Mark Doty, who will be on campus this evening to read selections of his work in Caldwell Hall. Trust us; you don't want to miss one of America's most exciting—and accessible—literary artists. 

Sep 5, 2013

Shanghai Ranking Boosts Engineering

Engineering gained ground on a prestigious international measure of top universities. Learn more about the Shanghai ranking. 

Jun 20, 2013

Public History Ph.D. Approved

The Board of Governors has unanimously approved the history department's proposal to establish a Ph.D. in public history at NC State. 

Jun 19, 2013

Two Named Distinguished Profs

NC State named two faculty members as distinguished professors this year, and both are from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

May 20, 2013

Exploring the Magic of ‘Life After Life’

New York Times bestselling novelist and short fiction writer Jill McCorkle, a professor of English in NC State’s creative writing program, just published “Life After Life,” her first novel in 17 years. “It was a long time coming,” McCorkle told the Bulletin.