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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS)

Alumni Outcomes

Meet some of our graduates, who apply their unique (and valuable) skills in myriad fields and industries.

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Our students tailor degrees to meet their unique career goals. Then they go reach them.

They possess abilities highly coveted by employers: critical and analytical thinking, effective communication and a knack for research and problem-solving. And their interdisciplinary perspective helps them see the big picture and lead across diverse teams.

Meet Our Alumni

May 20, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: MALS Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Researchers

Emerald Vaught: Navigating Academic Trajectories and Advocacy Initially drawn to MALS for its potential to enhance her competitiveness for a future doctorate, Emerald Vaught found herself immersed in a world of intellectual exploration and academic growth. Her concentration, “Social Identity and Inequality,” laid the foundation for her culminating project—a Master’s thesis delving into feminist histories…

May 13, 2024

MALS Alumni Present at the AGLSP Conference

Three alumni of the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) program gave an impressive performance at the 2023 Annual Conference of the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP). The conference, which took place in San Diego, California, was themed “WONDERlust: Interdisciplinary Encounters with Awe” and was filled with excitement. These alumni shared their…

May 13, 2024

MALS Student Achievements

Conner Tomlinson Harmonizing Art, Communication, and Academia Conner Tomlinson’s academic journey exemplifies the fusion of passion and scholarly inquiry within the MALS program at NC State University. As a third-generation State student, Tomlinson’s roots in North Carolina laid the foundation for his academic pursuits, which seamlessly blend his love for music production with a deep…

July 25, 2023

MALS Higher Education Professionals

Three MALS higher education professionals discuss their time in the MALS program as well as what they have been doing since graduating.

June 10, 2021

MALS Clergy: Billy Dennis and Christie Mabry

MALS alumni hold positions in a variety of industries and environments. Hear from Billy Dennis about his career as a clergyman, and how Christie Mabry balances numerous roles.

June 10, 2021

MALS Communicators: Natalie Hampton, David Hunt and Christopher Pfitzer

Meet three NC State MALS alumni who are utilizing their MALS degrees in the world of communication.

Alumna’s Passion for Social Justice Leads to Iraq

Audrey White’s passion for social justice was fueled by her MALS studies. Upon graduation, she moved to Iraq to work for and among refugees. Learn more about her experience and how she applied her degree.

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