Staff

Mar 31, 2023

Two Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Two faculty members received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. Chancellor Randy Woodson will recognize the awardees during the Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. 

Mar 22, 2023

Worrying About Election Stress Can Harm Your Health – Here’s What You Can Do About It

The study found anticipating stress related to elections causes adverse physical health effects. However, it also found there is something people can do to mitigate those negative effects. 

Mar 8, 2023

A Community of Care: Student Mental Health Ambassadors

Mental Health Ambassadors are dedicated to mental health outreach and advocacy at NC State. 

Mar 6, 2023

COVID Fears and Long-Term Planning Play Key Roles in Vaccine Hesitancy

A key variable in vaccine hesitancy is a psychological trait called proactive coping, which refers to a person’s tendency to think about and plan for the future. 

Jan 24, 2023

Howling Success: Megan Minor

This month’s Howling Success is a peer supervisor at the Academic Success Center, a tour guide for the Undergraduate Admissions Office and a volunteer for the Crisis Text Line. Plus, she teaches martial arts! 

Dec 5, 2022

Studies ID Ways to Help Young Adults Avoid Health Impacts of Stress

Younger adults who take preemptive steps to respond to stress are better able to avoid negative health outcomes. 

Jun 8, 2022

Blazing a New Trail

On the heels of inventing a game-changing personality test, Psychology Professor Adam Meade launched a startup company and recently won two national awards. 

Jun 1, 2022

New Tool Helps Older Adults Monitor ‘Attentional Performance’ During Driving

NC State psychologists have demonstrated the tool can predict which drivers are at increased risk of having accidents. 

May 31, 2022

New Studies Shed Light on Election-Related Stress

Anticipating stress related to elections can affect your emotional well-being before anything has even happened. 

May 2, 2022

Study Highlights Stresses – and ‘Silver Linings’ – of Pandemic for Moms with Limited Resources

Research from NC State psychology and social work scholars highlights the need for additional resources to support low-income families.