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Sophie Korenek standing in front of sunflowers

Jan 4, 2022

Philosophy Student Helps Develop Critical Thinking Course

Meet Sophie Korenek, a junior majoring in philosophy and biochemistry. She’s also a Jefferson Scholar, a dual-degree program of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.  

Dean Deanna Dannels stands in the Global Courtyard

Sep 29, 2021

Leading from the Heart

Meet Deanna Dannels, the new dean of NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

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Jul 19, 2021

Three Tenure-Track Faculty Join Humanites and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes three new tenure-track faculty to its ranks this year. Their scholarship and research interests range from science journalism to evidence-based practices and the links between substance use, harm reduction and drug policies. 

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Apr 14, 2021

Game On!

Want to test your mobile gaming knowledge? Take our quiz designed by communication professor Adriana de Souza e Silva. 

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Apr 14, 2021

How We’re Studying COVID-19

Our college’s researchers have been studying COVID-19 from multiple — and often interdisciplinary — perspectives. 

A student reads her poem before a crowd

Apr 14, 2021

Brown Family Donates $1M to MFA in Creative Writing Program

The generous gift from Tony Brown and his family will help launch the careers of many gifted poets, novelists and other writers. 

headshot of Craig Brookins

Feb 2, 2021

NC State’s Center for Family and Community Engagement Welcomes New Leadership

Kwesi Craig C. Brookins has been named director of NC State’s Center for Family and Community Engagement, effective Jan. 1, 2021. 

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Sep 10, 2020

Tom Birkland’s “After Disaster” Recognized for its Enduring Contributions

Birkland's book was honored for its remarkable and ongoing relevance — including during a global pandemic. 

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Jul 7, 2020

Welcome Our New Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes 10 new tenured or tenure-track faculty to its ranks this year. Their scholarship and research interests range from judicial politics to media production, and from human factors to African American religion. 

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Jun 17, 2020

Troy Case Named Head, Sociology and Anthropology

NC State’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology will welcome Troy Case as head, effective July 1, 2020.