College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Four women in graduation gowns throwing their caps in front of Talley Student Union.

Oct 7, 2024

Day of Giving: One Day, Year-Round Impact

It’s been six months since NC State Day of Giving 2024. Learn more about how we came together for 24 hours to make a difference all year long.

Students sitting around a table with their laptops.

Oct 7, 2024

CHASS: Where Culture and Social Sciences Define Innovation

Social justice and making a positive community impact inspire many students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Rose Amburose, a Park Scholar and a legal intern at The Child’s Advocate, is one such undergrad.

Two students sitting in chairs on the Court of North Carolina

Oct 7, 2024

Meet Some of Our 2024-25 Dean’s Scholars and Impact Scholars

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to introduce the latest recipients of the Dean’s Scholar and Impact Scholar awards. The college presents the scholarships annually to outstanding incoming freshmen, with contributions from college donors funding the scholarships.

New and previous recipients of the Watauga Medal sing the NC State alma mater during the 2024 award ceremony.

Sep 18, 2024

Goodnight, Hooks and Stallings Honored With 2024 Watauga Medals

The Board of Trustees has bestowed NC State’s highest nonacademic honor on Ann Goodnight, Jake Hooks and Charlie Stallings for their dedication to advancing the university through their volunteer leadership, advocacy and financial generosity.

Sep 18, 2024

Two CHASS Faculty Members Receive NC State Foundation Grants

Communication professor Fernanda Duarte and English professor David Rieder recently received NC State University Foundation Grants for pioneering projects integrating AI and STEM with the Humanities and Social Sciences. Duarte was awarded $50,000 over two years for “Creative and Critical Making for Sustainable Innovation,” and Rieder received $29,000 for “Preparing for Futures of Writing with Generative AI and Large Language Models.”

Sep 16, 2024

CHASS Names Inaugural Mattocks Distinguished Professor in Nonprofit Leadership

Hans Peter Schmitz has been appointed the inaugural Bob and Carol Mattocks Distinguished Professor in Nonprofit Leadership for the Department of Public Administration in the School of Public and International Affairs. This distinguished professorship will support Schmitz as he teaches courses and conducts research focused on the work and social impact of nonprofits in local or global communities.

Morris sitting in the SPIA suite in Caldwell Hall.

Sep 3, 2024

Forming Critical Thinkers

Irwin Morris is both the executive director of NC State’s School of Public and International Affairs and the William T. Kretzer Distinguished Professor of Humanities. His focus, however, remains singular: uplifting students.

The Memorial Belltower behind red leaves

Aug 27, 2024

Proud Alumna Becomes New Foundation Chair

Bentina Terry ’92 has remained engaged with NC State since her graduation from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences — and now she’s taking on a new challenge. Meet the newest chair of the NC State Foundation Board and learn about her favorite parts of the Pack.

Aug 27, 2024

Podcast: Wolfpack Writing With Belle Boggs

On the Season 4 premiere of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Belle Boggs, a professor of English in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University Faculty Scholar and former director of NC State’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, to discuss how private support powers the program forward.

The Memorial Belltower behind red tree leaves

Aug 19, 2024

Proud Alumna Becomes New Foundation Chair

Bentina Terry ’92 has remained engaged with NC State since her graduation from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences — and now she’s taking on a new challenge. Meet the newest chair of the NC State Foundation Board and learn about her favorite parts of the Pack.