August 2019

Aug 28, 2019

My NC State Story: Clare Jordan (English ‘91)

English alumna Clare Jordan says her 25-year career in nonprofits started at NC State, where she helped launch the campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. She says it’s true: humanities majors really can do anything. 

Aug 21, 2019

Two NC State Professors Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grants

The grants awarded to history professor David Ambaras and film studies professor Marsha Gordon are part of $29 million in awards that will fund 215 humanities projects across the country. 

Aug 19, 2019

Three Humanities and Social Sciences Student Leaders Awarded NC State’s Highest Non-Academic Distinction

The Mathews Medal program recognizes graduating seniors who have served NC State as student leaders and created a lasting legacy. 

Aug 16, 2019

My NC State Story: Kyle Munn (Political Science ‘06)

With a degree in political science, Kyle Munn has had the opportunity to travel the world. She says NC State showed her how to connect with clients in unique ways. 

Aug 14, 2019

‘Growth Mindset’ Intervention Boosts Confidence and Persistence in Entrepreneurship Students

Research from NC State psychologist Jeni Burnette finds that low-cost classroom intervention aimed at fostering a growth mindset gives students more confidence in their entrepreneurship abilities. 

Aug 13, 2019

Filmmaker David Hambridge Produces Award-Winning ‘Kifaru’ Documentary

What can you do with an NC State degree in film studies? Ask filmmaker David Hambridge, director and cinematographer of the documentary "Kifaru." 

Aug 12, 2019

Six Student Scholars Earn Top Awards

Six Humanities and Social Sciences students and recent graduates have received prestigious national awards. 

Aug 2, 2019

GES Center Awarded Half-Million Dollar Grant to Study Responsible Innovation of Food Nanotechnology

GES Center director Jennifer Kuzma and senior research scholar Khara Grieger will lead a two-year, USDA-funded study of responsible innovation of food nanotechnology. 

Aug 1, 2019

Welcome Our New Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes ten new tenured or tenure-track faculty to its ranks this year. Their scholarship and research interests range from race and ethnic politics to self-representation of women in France and the impact of trauma exposure.