Stories From 2016
Trading ‘Academese’ for Plain English
One scholar argues: If we don’t seek to baffle and bewilder our readers, it should be worth investing a bit of time and effort in putting our messages across clearly and concisely. Why bother otherwise?
Social Work Students Serve the Community
Each semester, Social Work students have the opportunity to serve their community in various ways. Dr. Fitzpatrick’s Hunger and Homelessness class (SW 495) requires students to visit Healing Transitions, Oak City Outreach Center and CASA. This picture shows NC State […]
The Year in Pictures: Humanities and Social Sciences in 2016
Take a look back at some of our favorite stories (and photos) of the year.
New Vance DSS chief ready to ‘continue the good work’
By Miles Bates mbates@hendersondispatch.com Read original article here Krystal Harris is the new director of Vance County Department of Social Services. Harris comes to the department with 11 years of service with the Durham County Department of Social Services.
The Department of Social Work Hosts First Annual Homecoming Celebration
On Friday, October 28th, Department of Social Work at NC State held its First Annual Homecoming Celebration and Open House. The free event, which was hosted in the Atrium of the historic 1911 building and co-sponsored by the Social Work […]
Social Work Alumna Presents Problems With Prison System
An NC State alumna presented in Talley Student Union on Monday evening “Why Prison is Personal and Political,” an event highlighting the impact of incarceration on women. The event was jointly hosted by the NC State Women’s Center and the […]
Fulbright Winner Headed to Mexico
One of seven NC State students to earn a competitive Fulbright grant this year, Emma Cathell will spend 9-10 months teaching English to students at a school or university in Mexico. Cathell's role will also include serving as a cultural ambassador for the United States.
College Welcomes A Dozen New Tenure-Track Faculty in Fall 2016
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes 12 new tenure-track faculty to its ranks this fall. Their research interests range from the ethics of emerging science and technology to early identification and prevention services for emotional and behavioral health. Meet these stellar scholars, researchers and teachers.
Drawing from His Own Past, Student Aims to Help Others Fight Addiction
More than four years after arriving in Raleigh homeless and addicted to heroin, Jesse Bennett is clean. He’s married. He’s a father. He’s a college student. Pursuing a bachelor of social work at NC State, Bennett says his quest toward a diploma isn’t only about continuing his recovery. It’s about helping others.
Drawing from His Own Past, Student Aims to Help Others Fight Addiction
More than four years after arriving in Raleigh homeless and addicted to heroin, Jesse Bennett is clean. He’s married. He’s a father. He’s a college student. Pursuing a bachelor of social work at NC State, Bennett says his quest toward a diploma isn’t only about continuing his recovery. It’s about helping others.