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Views on School Assignments, Diversity Are Similar – Even in Cities with Segregated Schools

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Jan 10, 2023

Adult Children Get Less Support in Separated Families

A new study finds families with separated parents provide less financial and emotional support to their adult children. 
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Jan 9, 2023

A Digital Heritage: Interdisciplinary Project Aims to Bring Colombian Church to Life

By combining the fields of archaeology and 3D design, Assistant Professor of Archaeology Julie K. Wesp and Assistant Professor of Media Arts, Design and Technology, Justin Johnson are working together to bring a centuries-old church back to life. 
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Sep 29, 2022

Study Finds Law Enforcement Is Hampering Harm Reduction Programs in N.C.

Research from Jennifer Carroll and Brandon Morrissey finds law enforcement is not uniformly recognizing legal protections for people who make use of harm reduction programs. 
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Sep 13, 2022

Study Outlines Steps To Reduce ‘Cybervetting’ Bias in Hiring

A paper co-authored by sociologist Steve McDonald finds that failing to regulate cybervetting can introduce bias into hiring processes and hurt a company’s bottom line. 
Lara Rabinowitz in her graduation cap and gown in front of the Memorial Belltower at Henry Square.

May 10, 2022

Weaving a Bright Future

Private support enabled Lara Rabinowitz ’22 to study on campus and abroad during her time at NC State, all while combining seemingly different majors in seamless ways. 
Class of 2022 Dylan Inman holding up two wolfie hand signs.

May 3, 2022

Leaving a Legacy: Dylan Inman ’22 Makes a Lasting Impression

The political science and sociology double major is graduating this weekend and then off to Indianapolis to work for his fraternity, Theta Chi, as a growth specialist. But as an enthusiastic member of the Wolfpack, Inman says his long-term goal is to find a road that leads back to NC State. 
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Apr 4, 2022

Helping People with Opioid Addiction Get the Treatment They Need

Anthropology professor Jennifer Carroll helped author new CDC guidelines aimed at addressing opioid use disorder. 
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Feb 7, 2022

Study Finds Unexpected Benefits of ‘Drug Checking’ Programs

Public health programs were able to reach people who would otherwise not access services such as HIV testing. 
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Sep 1, 2021

One Way Some Drug Prosecutions May Be Hurting Public Health

A new study suggests “drug-induced homicide” laws can exacerbate public health problems. 
A multicultural mix of middle school students listen to a teacher in a classroom.

Aug 3, 2021

Views on School Assignments, Diversity Are Similar – Even in Cities with Segregated Schools

NC State sociologists explore the views of adults in five Southern cities.