News

Jun 1, 2017

Student Research: MALS students shine at the AGLSP Conference in Oklahoma City

As members of the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP), the NC State MALS Program annually participates in the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs Conference. This year’s conference took place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and presentations from two current MALS students were accepted.

May 24, 2017

Bridging the Digital Divide

At Google Fiber, alumna Tia Bethea partners with local agencies to improve internet access and digital literacy.

Apr 27, 2017

MALS Student Curates Pop-up Exhibit on Letters from African-American Leaders

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies candidate Carl Wilkins brought key moments in African-American history to life during a pop-up exhibit he recently presented on campus. His curated show, “In the Writing: Personal Letters of African-American Leaders from the Mark E. Mitchell Collection," featured letters from the renowned Mark E. Mitchell Collection of African American History, including correspondence from Malcolm X to Alex Haley, Frederick Douglass to Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce and George Washington Carver to Henry Ford.

Jan 1, 2016

MALS Final Project Spotlight: Bria Sledge

The focus of this research was to highlight the economic constraints of African American children from low-income families living in North Carolina.

Jan 1, 2016

MALS Final Project Spotlight: Cristian Mihai Maris

This paper analyzes the ethical readiness of the Army’s junior officers, as they prepare to tackle this ever increasingly complex operational environment.

Jan 1, 2016

MALS Final Project Spotlight: Jennifer Cowley

With the growing number of incarcerated mentally ill offenders, it is necessary for our community to be aware of what systems of care are in place to help ensure they have a successful transition back into the community upon release.

Jan 1, 2016

MALS Final Project Spotlight: Gale McKoy Wilkins

The project defined leadership among women and girls, and validated the importance of providing women and girls with the skills and confidence to become leaders.

Jan 27, 2014

Younghee Overly, Student

Seven years ago, my husband and I decided to take a break from our stressful careers in management and took a six months leave of absence from our jobs to travel to Asia and Europe with our son.  When we returned, I decided to dedicate more of myself for a cause I care about and…

Jan 27, 2014

Thomas E. Donohue, Alumnus

Thomas E. Donohue, MALS, Health & Insurance Analyst, and Founder/President of Insurance Gurus, conducts workshops and individual consultations, designed to help the public better understand their healthcare benefits, including Medicare basics, and the implications of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act on their healthcare options. About his MALS Experience According to Mr. Donohue, his…

Sep 20, 2013

Lauren Kirkpatrick, Alumna

My work as director of communication for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences keeps me more than a little busy. I am a team of one. My main task is to tell our college’s stories, and there are more great things going on here than one person could possibly share.