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Sabeel Zayan

March 26, 2026

Kindness, Growth, Connection and Being Human

Junior psychology major Sabeel Zayan reflects on kindness, growth, connection and what it means to be human.
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March 19, 2026

Department of Sociology and Anthropology Commemorates 100 Years

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology celebrates its founding and the centenary of the awarding of NC State’s first doctoral degree, a Ph.D. in sociology.

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March 18, 2026

MFA in Creative Writing Program Turns 20

The MFA in Creative Writing program is commemorating its 20th anniversary with a series of events highlighting how it has influenced writers and communities over two decades.

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Alton Brown.

The Human Factor Speaker Series

Acclaimed chef and storyteller Alton Brown helped launch our new speaker series, The Human Factor, with a thought-provoking conversation on food, creativity and the greater good.

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Upcoming Events

Mar 30

Monday5:30 PM

Architecture Lecture: Susan Rodriguez, Susan T. Rodriguez | Architecture · Design
Mar 30

Monday6:00 PM

Inside Art2Wear
Mar 31

Tuesday2:15 PM

Fulbright Faculty Panel