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May 9, 2024

North Carolina schools have lost significant progress in racial integration

A study of North Carolina public schools finds that even as enrollment becomes more racially diverse, schools are more segregated now than they were in the late 1980s. The report, “Can Our Schools Capture the Educational Gains of Diversity? North Carolina School Segregation, Alternatives, and Possible Gains,” found that racial diversity gains in North Carolina…
The silhouette of a person working on a laptop in Fitts-Woolard Hall

May 8, 2024

A Different Kind of Student Loan

Staff Senate’s Computer Loan Program grants free computers to eligible employees to help them with professional development and other technological needs.
a Kenyan woman is seen in silhouette in the gloaming

May 7, 2024

Business-Focused Anti-Poverty Initiatives Can Have Unintended Consequences

A new study of small businesses created to address poverty found the entrepreneurial model could create social discontent in communities.
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May 6, 2024

Pack Reflections: Celebrating the Spring Class of 2024

Get to know five students from this year’s graduating class as they discuss their NC State journeys.
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May 6, 2024

Growing a Homerun Peanut

Nearly all of the peanuts we munch on at major and minor league baseball games came from the peanut breeding program at NC State University.

May 3, 2024

Birdwatching can help students improve mental health, reduce distress

A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with higher gains in subjective well-being and more reduction in distress than more generic nature exposure, such as walks. Because birdwatching is an easily accessible activity, the results…
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May 1, 2024

Reflections on the State of Change Documentary Screening

The Global Change Research Fellows reflect on their time with Michelle Lotker, producer and editor of the PBS NC documentary “State of Change.”
The NC State belltower stands, surrounded by blooms of spring. Photo by Marc Hall.

Apr 30, 2024

Wolfpack Sustainability Challenge Winners

Meet the winners of the inaugural Wolfpack Sustainability Challenge.

Carla Davis, Kate Macleod, Karthik Kunnumpurath Jayakumar and Lani St Hill stand outside in front of smiling tree statue and Raleigh skyline at City of Raleigh Environmental Awards.

Apr 30, 2024

City Accolades for Sustainability

City of Raleigh Environmental Awards recognized two NC State students and a campus program for significant advancement of sustainability.
Spring flowers bloom in front of Leazar Hall on a warm, spring day on main campus. Photo by Marc Hall.

Apr 24, 2024

In Full Bloom

A new partnership between the Horiculture Club and NC State’s grounds horticulture crew aims to expand the reach and richness of Kilgore Garden.