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Apr 7, 2026

Electric Cars Can Make Power Grids More Reliable (and Earn Owners Money) – So Why Aren’t We Doing That?

A new study details the barriers to adopting the vehicle-to-grid model and outlines possible paths forward for this technology.
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Jan 29, 2026

Stepping Down, and Ramping Up

Maj. Gen. Allen Boyette, an assistant vice chancellor for Campus Operations and Maintenance, has resigned from the U.S. Army after 37 years of service. He’ll continue in his position on campus, along with his studies in the Public Administration Ph.D. program.

Jan 16, 2026

Where Policy Meets Practice: Three Years of Learning in the Diplomatic Quarter of the Benelux

Students gain unprecedented access to Europe's most powerful institutions and decision-makers.
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Jan 7, 2026

How to Make Communities More Resilient to Climate Change

A new strategy lays out how local governments can limit adverse impacts of climate change on their communities. Co-authors Christopher Galik and Georgina Sanchez explain.
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Jan 6, 2026

Study Finds Support for Solar Energy Has Become Politically Polarized

While public support for solar energy remains high, that support declined significantly from 2016 to 2022. Corresponding author Serena Kim explains.
Kendall Rosenburg standing behind her desk in her office at the NCGA.

Sep 8, 2025

Kendall Rosenburg Balances Full-Time Legislative Work with Academic Excellence

Fourth-year political science student finds her calling in North Carolina State Government.
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Aug 28, 2025

Study IDs What Can Help Collaborative Groups Actually Accomplish Their Goals

Research suggests a specific administrative approach improves the ability of collaborative groups to deliver the services they were created to provide. Assistant professor of public administration Graham Ambrose explains.
Headshot of Elizabeth Severt.

Aug 21, 2025

From Environmental Compliance to Strategic Leadership: Elizabeth Severt, LPS ’25

Elizabeth Severt transformed her role in environmental compliance into a mission for lasting change through the NC State online Leadership in the Public Sector program.
A student interns stands outside with a view of the NC General Assembly building behind him.

Jun 18, 2025

From Campus to Capitol: Students Gain Real-World Experience in NC General Assembly

Political science majors gain hands-on legislative experience steps from campus.

Andrew Bolomey with his family.

Jun 18, 2025

Mission Complete: Andrew Bolomey Becomes His Family’s First College Graduate

After a decade-long detour through federal service and military life, Andrew Bolomey returned to NC State to finish what he started, becoming the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree.