Humanities and Social Sciences News

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Sep 27, 2024

Where Culture and Social Sciences Define Innovation

Meet three outstanding CHASS students, including philosophy major Rose Amburose. These students have found the perfect place to explore interdisciplinary interests where their creativity and curiosity meet.

Dec 4, 2023

Rutgers Professor Gives World Philosophy Day Lecture on Stories and Selves

The speaker at NC State University’s seventh World Philosophy Day Lecture was Elisabeth Camp of Rutgers University, whose title was “Stories and Selves: A Twisted Love Story about the Meaning of Life.”

Sep 6, 2023

New Faculty in Philosophy

Two scholars with different areas of expertise joined NC State’s continuing faculty in philosophy as assistant professors in August 2023.

Mar 27, 2023

Graduating Senior Wins Philosophy Prize

The NC State Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies recognized the academic achievements of Sophie Korenek, a top senior in philosophy, at its Student Awards Reception on March 9.

Jan 6, 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.

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Apr 14, 2021

How We’re Studying COVID-19

Hear more about professor Levi McLaughlin's research into the pandemic's impact on religious communities.

Mar 26, 2021

Top Seniors Win Philosophy and Religious Studies Prizes

The NC State Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies recognized the academic achievements of its top seniors at a virtual Student Awards Celebration on March 12. The two award-winners were introduced by faculty members who had worked closely with them.

Feb 8, 2021

Dubljevic Receives NSF CAREER Award

Veljko Dubljevic, an assistant professor of philosophy and science, technology and society at NC State who specializes in the ethics of emerging science and technology, has received the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.