College of Humanities and Social Sciences

May 29, 2018

Bain Receives Udall Scholarship

Meredith Bain, a Goodnight Scholar from Charlotte majoring in mathematics and German studies, was recently selected as a 2018 Udall Scholar. Selection criteria for the nationally awarded scholarship include leadership potential, a record of public service and academic achievement. 

May 15, 2018

Meet Outstanding College of Humanities and Social Sciences Grads

The college's community of 40,000 alumni is growing this month, as nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students earn NC State diplomas for their hard work. Meet a few, including scholarship recipients, and learn what’s next for them. 

May 9, 2018

A Diplomatic Life

A study abroad experience, supported by a scholarship, helped shape Kensley Cox’s post-NC State plans to work in human resources. 

May 1, 2018

A Continuing Buzz of Excitement

The buzz surrounding NC State alumna Leigh-Kathryn Bonner’s company isn’t dying down. Since her participation in several entrepreneurship programs that enjoy private support and her 2015 graduation, Bonner has grown Bee Downtown to $350,000 in annual revenue. She recently garnered an impressive new recognition, being selected as one of Inc.’s 30 Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs under 30. 

Mar 6, 2018

Full Circle

Bringing Others Along. From his days as an RA and student body president, to his investment in the Caldwell Fellows, Tony Caravano has always believed in the NC State community. 

Mar 6, 2018

Levin to Deliver John W. Pope Lecture

Yuval Levin, editor of National Affairs and author of The Fractured Republic, will give the 2018 John W. Pope Lecture, "In Search of Solidarity in the Age of Trump," later this month at NC State. The John W. Pope Lecture Series is hosted by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Poole College of Management to encourage dialogue on topics of political and economic interest. It's supported by a grant from the John W. Pope Foundation. 

Feb 13, 2018

Collaboration Focuses on Sustainable Tourism in Bogotá, Colombia

A chance encounter between colleagues interested in combining design with social entrepreneurship and tourism led to the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve Project, a collaboration between NC State and the Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano (UJTL). Tim Wallace, NC State associate professor and applied anthropologist, advanced the project thanks to a 2015 Internationalization Seed Grant awarded through a program facilitated by the Office of Global Engagement and the University Standing Committee on International Programs. 

Feb 13, 2018

Global Storyteller: Lotta Nevalainen

Lotta Nevalainen, a fifth-year senior from Finland, talks about her experiences as an NC State scholarship swimmer and a double major in international studies and communications. 

Feb 6, 2018

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Student of the Month: Olivia Zalecki

Olivia Zalecki, a Caldwell Fellow and a double major in Chinese and international politics, is the founder and president of Adopted Students Union at NC State. Zalecki, who has studied abroad in China and England, aspires to work in government in the area of international relations. 

Nov 9, 2017

Meet the Newest Dean’s Scholars in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The college awarded the merit-based scholarship to six outstanding incoming freshmen, who use the funds to offset tuition and for hands-on learning such as study abroad, internships or undergraduate research. Funding comes from donor gifts to the college’s Excellence Fund, in addition to the William T. Kretzer Family Scholarship fund.