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Jul 1, 2017

NC General Assembly’s Session Dominated By Faceoff With Cooper

The 2017 regular session of the N.C. General Assembly was dominated by vetoes, veto overrides and court hearings in lawsuits Gov. Roy Cooper brought to fight legislative attempts to dilute his powers. Andy Taylor, political science, featured. 

Jun 26, 2017

Most State Pension Plans Paper Over Unfunded Liabilities

An analysis of state pension plans from across the country finds that the already troubling state of pension finances may be even worse than it first appears because many pension managers are making their plan's financial condition look better by perpetually putting off payments. 

Jun 23, 2017

Report: Pensions Use Accounting Tricks to Keep Up Appearances

Pension administrators are making their plan’s financial condition look better than it really is by perpetually putting off payments, according to a new report out of NC State. Jeff Diebold, an assistant professor of public policy, is lead author of the report. 

Jun 21, 2017

Here’s Who’s Coming Between You And a Sunday Morning Mimosa – And Why

Andy Taylor, a professor of political science at NC State University, said the "brunch bill" before the NC legislature has pitted different interests against each other. Restaurants, manufacturers, the tourism industry and urban areas have generally supported the bill out of economic interests, but socially conservative and religious groups have opposed it. 

May 10, 2017

Meet Some of Our Outstanding 2017 Graduates

Our army of nearly 38,600 Humanities and Social Sciences alumni will grow even larger this spring, as nearly 1,000 of our undergraduate and graduate students earn NC State diplomas for their hard work. Meet a few of our outstanding graduates and see what's next for them after commencement. 

May 4, 2017

Study Explores New Tools for the Conservation of At-Risk Species

Dr. Christopher Galik, associate professor in the Department of Public Administration at NC State, studies habitat exchange, a tool used for the conservation of at-risk species. 

May 2, 2017

College Honors Its Exceptional Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences faculty were recognized at the college's annual awards reception on April 25, 2017. 

Apr 28, 2017

Add value to your degree with internships

Senior Political Science major Adonna Biel shares insight on the importance of engaging in internships 

Apr 28, 2017

Highlights from the discussion, “Media’s Influence on Public Opinion”

Media influence on public opinion has become a highly debated topic since the presidential election. On March 14, 2017 in Caldwell G 111, Dr. Greene and Dr. Taylor debated each other on this topic. Both political science faculty members presented interesting arguments. We have captured some highlights in case you missed the event. 

Apr 28, 2017

Thank you and farewell, Dr. Kessler!

On April 28, Dr. Sanford Kessler, our outstanding political theory professor, gave his last lecture at NC State. As the spring semester was finishing off, PS major Shannon Bullis had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kessler to discuss his career, what he’s learned from his time here at State, and his future plans.