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English Major Earns Fulbright Summer Institute Scholarship

English major Jessica Hatcher is spending her summer in Scotland. But she's not your typical tourist. Hatcher has received a Fulbright Summer Institute scholarship to study at the University of Dundee and the University of Strathclyde. The Fulbright is considered one of the most prestigious and selective summer scholarship programs operating world-wide.

Posted on June 19, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in English, Students | Tagged in: scholarships, students, study abroad, Undergraduate Academics| Comments (0)

Gusler's Gusto

First-generation college student Gus Gusler switched his major from engineering to political science during the turbulent 1960s, and served as NC State's student body president. These days, in addition to running his entertainment law office, he owns and operates the Players Retreat, where he worked as a cook during those undergraduate years.

Posted on June 10, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Alumni, Graduate Programs, School of Public and International Affairs | Tagged in: CHASS Advisory Board, entrepreneurship, Notable Alumni, Political Science, Public Administration| Comments (0)

Leading by Example

Political Science major Andy Walsh, NC State's 2012-2013 student body president, is a first generation college student and a merit scholar who is passionate about the value of a CHASS education. He's also serious about upholding traditions, and creating new ones.

Posted on June 7, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Alumni, Giving, School of Public and International Affairs, Students | Tagged in: leadership, Political Science, students, Undergraduate Academics| Comments (0)

Two CHASS Faculty Named Distinguished Professors

NC State named two faculty members as Distinguished Professors in 2013, and both are from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Congratulations to Professor of Religious Studies William Adler and Professor of History David Gilmartin.

Posted on June 6, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Faculty, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies | Tagged in: Faculty, Faculty Awards| Comments (0)

Making Good Cops Better

The college's Administrative Officers Management Program is designed to develop management and leadership skills among law enforcement personnel. Since it launched in 1989, AOMP has graduated more than 1,700 officers from 140 different agencies and 13 different states. The most recent class comprised more than 365 years of law enforcement experience.

Posted on June 3, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Alumni, Extension, Faculty, School of Public and International Affairs, Students | Tagged in: AOMP, leadership| Comments (0)