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Graduating Prepared to Succeed
CHASS welcomes new tenure-track faculty
A warm welcome to these new tenure-track faculty members who are joining NC State's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. ... Read More
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Perceived Media Bias Can Lead To Political Action
Politicians should be careful when they rail against mainstream news media. A study from NC State's Department of Communication shows that perceived bias of media outlets can lead to increased political engagement – but only on specific issues. When there is a general perception of bias in the news media, it actually results in increased apathy among citizens. ... Read More
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Hope, Unscripted
A documentary by Will Lamb (Communication, '11), featuring members of the Wolfpack family rallying together in support of NC State's GLBT students, faculty, staff and alumni, has drawn international attention while helping to shed light on change and acceptance ... Read More
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Amazing Alumni Series Presents Cash Cab Writer
CHASS alumnus Greg Volk '03, a writer for the popular Discovery Channel show Cash Cab, will take part in the NC State Libraries' Amazing Alumni series later this month. Volk has won two Emmys for his work on Cash Cab, which gives people cash for correctly answering trivia questions during taxi rides around New York City. The [...]
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Researchers Find Cancer News May Contribute To Confusion About Cancer
Researchers at NC State's Dept. of Communication show that most online news stories about cancer contain language that likely contributes to public uncertainty about the disease – a significant finding, given that at least one-third of Americans seek health information online. [...]
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A Chat With Zach Galifianakis
Former NC State student Zach Galifianakis fondly recalls his days as a Communication major -- and particularly faculty member Jim Alchediak -- before embarking for the Big Apple and a well-received comedy and acting career.
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The More We Talk, The Less We Might Agree: Study Shows Discussion Can Hurt Consensus-Building On Science/Technology
When it comes to public issues pertaining to science and technology, “talking it out” doesn’t seem to work. A new study from NC State University Department of Communication's Andrew Binder shows that the more people discuss the risks and benefits associated with scientific endeavors, the more entrenched they become in their viewpoint – and the less likely they are to see the merits of other points of view. [...]
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Fall CHASS Alumni Enewsletter
The CHASS Fall Enewsletter is available. Catch up with our alumni, students, and faculty, and see what's new.
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CHASS Welcomes Seven New Tenure-Track Faculty Members
CHASS welcomes seven new tenure-track faculty members to the college.
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No Laughing Matter
Laughter can play key roles in group communication and group dynamics – even when there’s nothing funny going on. That’s according to new research conducted by Professor of Communication Joann Keyton that examined the role of laughter in jury deliberations during a capital murder case.
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Head of His Class
Meet Bob Larson, lecturer in the Department of Communication, successful entrepreneur, renowned public-relations guru and notoriously meticulous editor. PR student intern Candace Jones profiles Larson on NC State's home page.
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Competitors show enthusiasm in public-speaking competition
Darius Parker named first place winner at "Wolfpack Speaks" To read the article in the Technician Online, click the link below.
