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Loujain Al Samara in front of the Belltower in her cap and gown

May 10, 2022

A Perfect Circle

Park Scholar Loujain Al Samara ’22 pursued a broad range of experiences during her four years at NC State, and she graduates this May with a new understanding of what she has learned, how she has grown and what comes next — thanks to private support.

Alisa Andrews visits Bodie lighthouse on the Thomas Jefferson Scholars retreat.

Feb 8, 2022

Jefferson Scholar Alisa Andrews Is Making Sustainable Differences

Alisa Andrews, a junior double majoring in science, technology and society (STS) and agricultural science, is no stranger to tackling challenges.

A person works on a laptop

Apr 14, 2021

Cybersecurity: Alumni Tackle Digital Dilemmas

Meet four Humanities and Social Sciences alumni who are bringing unique perspectives to high-tech problems.

headshot of Julie Penaloza

Apr 12, 2021

International Studies Major Gains Real-World Experience Through Clinical Service Role

Meet Julie Penaloza, an international studies major who also works full-time as a clinical service technician in WakeMed’s pathology department.

x-ray shows electrodes implanted in a human brain

Nov 10, 2020

Studies Outline Key Ethical Questions Surrounding Brain-Computer Interface Tech

Brain-computer interfaces are becoming more common, but ethical questions remain.

Drew Grantham

Oct 14, 2020

MALS Provides a Path for Wolfpack Gymnast

NC State gymnast Drew Grantham found a way to integrate her interests in athletics, organizational development and inclusion through NC State’s Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program.

belltower behind trees

Jul 9, 2020

Welcome Our New Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty

Kristen Alff joins the Department of History and the Interdisciplinary Studies Program as assistant professor in the areas of history and international studies. Xavier Pickett joins the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and the Interdisciplinary Studies Program as an assistant professor of religious studies.

Christina Stathopoulos standing in front of water

Apr 7, 2020

My NC State Story: Christina Stathopoulos (Science, Technology and Society ‘12)

With a degree in science, technology and society, Christina Stathopoulos is an emerging thought leader in big data and advanced analytics. She says NC State allowed her to pursue her passions — and discover new ones.

Toinette smiling in streets of Spain

Nov 6, 2019

Busy Turning Dreams into Reality

From Europe to Mexico, and plenty of places in between, international studies and psychology double-major Toinette Powers is taking advantage of opportunities to lay the foundation for a wide-ranging future.

Sandwich sitting on plate

Nov 14, 2018

Alumna Maggie Kane Provides a Table for All

Operating with a flexible “pay-what-you-can” model, alumna Maggie Kane’s A Place at the Table cafe nourishes bodies and souls in downtown Raleigh.