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In the News 2014
- Chuck McShane, Student. Public Policy. December 31, 2014. Richmond County Daily Journal . “Hamlet hires new downtown leader, museum director”.
- Eric Heberlig, Faculty. Political Science and Public Administration. December 29, 2014. Bloomberg.com. “Straight-Ticket Voting Rises As Parties Polarize”.
- Shannon Sullivan, Faculty. Philosophy. December 26, 2014. Ms. Magazine. “Must-Read Feminist Books of 2014”.
- Steven Rogelberg, Faculty. Organizational Science. December 19, 2014. New York Magazine. “How Not to Be Late: A Self-Help Guide for Bill de Blasio”.
- Gregory Weeks, Faculty. Political Science and Public Administration. December 18, 2014. The Washington Post. “The political demography of U.S.-Cuba relations”.
- Larry Mellichamp, Retired Faculty. UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. December 12, 2014. The News and Observer. “Ask the Gardener: Great Gift Book”.
- Gene McLaurin, Alumni. Awards. December 08, 2014. YourDailyJournal.com. “‘A surprise and an honor’”.
- Larry Mellichamp, Faculty. UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. December 05, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “UNC Charlotte botanist Mellichamp honored on retirement”.
- Shannon Sullivan, Faculty. Philosophy. December 05, 2014. The New York Times. “White Anxiety and the Futility of Black Hope”.
- Joanne Robinson and Dr. Barbara Thiede, Faculty. Religious Studies. December 03, 2014. WFAE 90.7. “State Of Faith On Higher Education Campuses”.
- Eric Heberlig, Faculty. Political Science and Public Administration. December 03, 2014. UK Progressive. “Straight-Ticket Voting Rises As Parties Polarize”.
- Kathleen Nicolaides, Faculty. Criminal Justice and Criminology. November 24, 2014. WSOC-TV. “Woman fights to recover identity for over decade”.
- Larry Mellichamp, Faculty. The Botanical Gardens. November 22, 2014. Times Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia). “Book Review: Holiday Gift Guide, $25 and Over”.
- Bridget Ogburu-Ogbonnaya and Somgolie Ozodigwe, Student. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. November 20, 2014. The Charlotte Post. “Collegians support West Charlotte High School recruiting initiative College fair provides information to prospects”.
- Min Jiang, Faculty. Communication Studies. November 20, 2014. Foreign Policy. “A “System Bitch” Dissents”.
- James Tabor, Faculty. Religious Studies. November 11, 2014. The Globe and Mail. “New book makes controversial claims about Jesus”.
- James Tabor, Faculty. Religious Studies. November 10, 2014. WFAE Charlotte Talks. “Paul and Jesus: How the Apostle Transformed Christianity”.
- Mary Harper and Bertha Maxwell Roddey, Retired Faculty. English, Africana Studies. November 10, 2014. Q City Metro. “Mary Harper and Bertha Roddey receive state’s highest civilian award”.
- Eric Heberlig, Faculty. Political Science and Public Administration. November 09, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “N.C. Rep. McHenry works to bolster influence in GOP House”.
- Martha Kropf, Faculty. Political Science & Public Administration. November 03, 2014. Fox 46 Carolinas. “Martha Kropf Breaks Down Senate Race”.
- Dr. Eric Heberlig, Faculty. Political Science. November 03, 2014. WFAE 90.7. “Financing Majority Control”.
- Joyce Dalsheim, Faculty. Global, International, and Area Studies. October 30, 2014. Oxford University Press. “Another Gaza War: What if the settlers were right?”
- David Goldfield, Faculty. History. October 23, 2014. Inside Carolina. “NCAA Up Next”.
- John David Smith, Faculty. History. October 13, 2014. The Chronicle of Higher Education. “What Did the Civil War Smell Like?”
- Min Jiang, Faculty . Communication Studies. October 09, 2014. Foreign Policy. “Hong Kong, What Does the Motherland Really Owe You?”
- Chuck McShane, PhD Student, alumni. Public Policy, History. October 09, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. ““A History of Lake Norman: Fish Camps to Ferraris” by Chuck McShane”.
- Aileen Lovett, Alumni. Gerontology. October 07, 2014. The Globe (Point Park University). “Pittsburgh Walk to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s”.
- Min Jiang, Faculty. Communication Studies. October 04, 2014. The Diplomat. “China: A Crack in the Great Firewall”.
- Kathleen Nicolaides and students, . Criminal Justice and Criminology. September 12, 2014. The Charlotte Observer – News of University City. “UNC Charlotte panel discussion: Can police search your cell phone?”
- Erika Edwards, faculty. History . September 12, 2014. The New York Times. “Argentina Rediscovers Its African Roots”.
- Sean McCloud, faculty. Religious Studies. September 04, 2014. WFAE. “Rise of the Nones”.
- Lori van Wallendael, faculty. Psychology. September 04, 2014. Slate. “College in a Box”.
- Chuck McShane, Ph.D. student. Public Policy. September 04, 2014. Charlotte Magazine. “The Story of Charlotte, Part 5: Blood’s Bedroom”.
- Greg Weeks. Political Science & Public Administration. September 04, 2014. Al Jazeera. “Is the U.S. ‘Losing’ Latin America”.
- David Goldfield, . History. September 03, 2014. Chapelboro. “A Letter From Home”.
- David Goldfield. History. September 03, 2014. Chapelboro. “A Letter From Home”.
- David Goldfield. History. September 03, 2014. Charlotte Observer. “27 views of Charlotte, like a long letter from home”.
- Dr. Andy Bobyarchick . Geography and Earth Sciences. September 03, 2014. WFAE. “Fracking in NC”.
- David Goldfield , . History. September 02, 2014. The Herald Sun. “A letter from home”.
- Robin James. Philosophy. September 01, 2014. Sounding Out. ““Cremation of senses in friendly fire”: on sound and biopolitics (via KMFDM & World War Z)”.
- Jeffrey Leak, faculty. English and Center for the Study of the New South. September 01, 2014. Charlotte Magazine. “Memories of Brooklyn”.
- Scott Fitzgerald. Sociology. August 29, 2014. Charlotte Business Journal. “Reversing the middle-class meltdown”.
- Dr. John Szmer. Political Science and Public Policy. August 25, 2014. wfae. “Same-Sex Marriage”.
- Glenn Boreman, Faculty. Physics and Optical Science. August 24, 2014. optics.org. “Glenn Boreman, UNC professor and Plasmonics co-founder, elected to SPIE presidential chain”.
- Robin James. Philosophy. August 22, 2014. The Society Pages. “Big Data & the ‘Physics’ of Social Harmony”.
- John Stogner. Criminal Justice and Criminology. August 18, 2014. Los Angeles Times. “Quasi-legal street drug poses new lethal threat to users”.
- John Stogner. Criminal Justice and Criminology. August 18, 2014. The Baltimore Sun. “Quasi-legal street drug poses new lethal threat to users”.
- Anita Blanchard. Psychology and Organizational Science. August 13, 2014. WFAE Charlotte Talks. “Healthy Use Of Social Media”.
- Shannon Sullivan, philosophy. August 13, 2014. Newstalk (Ireland). ” The Moncrieff Show: Interview with Shannon Sullivan on Good White People (recorded on the “Listen Back” page)”.
- Min Jiang. Communication Studies. August 05, 2014. The Diplomat. “How Weibo Is Changing Local Governance in China”.
- Owen Furuseth. Geography and Earth Sciences. August 02, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Poverty spreads across Mecklenburg, North Carolina”.
- Rachel Ward, student. Anthropology. August 01, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “UNC Charlotte students go digging at Jerusalem’s Mount Zion”.
- Mark West, faculty. English. July 29, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Why does North Carolina need a poet laureate?”
- Min Jiang. Communication Studies. July 25, 2014. New Scientist. “The new Google? Baidu’s big plans to bust out of China”.
- Greg Weeks. Political Science and Public Administration. July 23, 2014. WFAE Charlotte Talks. “Immigration”.
- Gregory Weeks, faculty. Political Science and Public Administration. July 23, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Venezuelan conspiracy theories a threat to critics”.
- Kayla Kinard, student. Biological Sciences. July 22, 2014. WNCN. “Durham student excels in school while caring for mom”.
- Melissa Strompolis, PhD student. Psychology. July 22, 2014. WOLO ABC Columbia. “Report: SC Children Not Proficient in Math, Reading”.
- Paul McDaniel, alumni. Geography and Earth Sciences. July 17, 2014. Immigration Impact. “White House Discusses Strengthening Communities by Welcoming Immigrants”.
- Sherry Sherrill, alumni. Psychology. July 11, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “College and university news: Sherrill wins Altrusa Award”.
- J. Brett Keeter, alumni. Political Science and Public Administration. July 11, 2014. Lincoln Times-News. “McHenry names new district director”.
- Anita Blanchard. Psychology and Organizational Science. July 09, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Vine star Nash Grier faces criticism for screaming gay slur”.
- Owen Furuseth. Geography and Earth Sciences. July 08, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Census: Mecklenburg’s Hispanic population continues to surge”.
- John David Smith. History. July 04, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Descendents of former slave will dedicate monument at his gravesite in Mount Holly”.
- Shannon Sullivan. philosophy. July 01, 2014. Bookslut. “An Interview with Shannon Sullivan (on Good White People: The Problem of Middle-Class White Anti-Racism)”.
- Martha Kropf. Political Science and Public Administration. July 01, 2014. The News & Observer. “Christensen: Dry run of NC’s voter ID law hits a few bumps”.
- Dan Morrill. History. June 28, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Charlotte’s preservation history is Dan Morrill’s legacy”.
- Richard McAnulty. Psychology. June 27, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Garner sex offender’s plan to open doughnut shop scrutinized”.
- Will Davis . Languages and Culture Studies (Film Studies). June 27, 2014. Wilkes Journal-Patriot. “Wilkes native to lead film camp at Art Gallery”.
- Ben Chavis, alumni. Chemistry. June 26, 2014. The Charlotte Post. “Chavis to lead black publishers; UNC Charlotte grad president of NNPA”.
- Marshall Downey, alumni. Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration. June 24, 2014. The Sanford Herald. “Interim director officially takes helm of planning department”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science and Public Administration. June 17, 2014. WSOC-TV. “Controversy continues over control of Charlotte airport”.
- David Goldfield. History. June 16, 2014. WFAE. “Juneteenth Festival Focuses On Celebration, Education”.
- David Goldfield. History. June 16, 2014. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation news site. “Dr. David Goldfield Shares What He’s Reading in June”.
- Amy Cannon, alumni. Political Science and Public Administration. June 14, 2014. Fayetteville Observer. “County Manager”.
- Jurgen Buchenau. History. June 13, 2014. Time Warner Cable News. “World Cup Draws Fans of all Teams, Nations Together”.
- Christopher Cameron. History. June 09, 2014. The Way of Improvement Leads Home online site. “The Author’s Corner with Christopher Cameron”.
- Greg Weeks, Political Science & Public Administration. June 9, 2014. Miami Herald. “Obama’s Low-Key Approach to Latin America”.
- Eric Heberlig, Political Science and Public Administration. June 6, 2014. The Business Journal. “How deal could impact prison term”.
- Matt Eastin. Geography and Earth Sciences. May 26, 2014. WSOC-TV. “Hurricane season could fire up early, expert says”.
- Aaron Gwyn. English. May 17, 2014. NPR Books. ““Wynne’s War”: A Modern Take on the Classic “Mideastern””.
- Aaron Gwyn. English. May 16, 2014. Houston Chronicle. “Journey of discovery becomes hero’s struggle against horrors of war”.
- Lisa Rasmussen. Philosophy. May 16, 2014. Science. “Job Change Lands Egyptian Scientist in Legal Battle”.
- Kent L. Brintnall. Philosophy. May 14, 2014. Religion & Politics. “Marriage Equality and Religious Liberty: Another Chapter in the Story”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science and Public Administration. May 07, 2014. Charlotte Business Journal. “Bluster, spin, politics: Hagan-Tillis top busy political week”.
- Paul Brannon. Psychology. May 06, 2014. The Dispatch (Lexington, NC). “New assistant superintendent likes to prepare students for future”.
- Ashlee Moore. Biology. May 06, 2014. The Dispatch (Lexington) and reprint in Bloomberg Businessweek. “Moore named president of NC brick masonry group”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science and Public Administration. May 05, 2014. WSOC-TV. “Poll shows NC House Speaker with edge ahead of primary”.
- Joeseph B. Kuhns. Criminal Justice and Criminology. May 05, 2014. Safewise.com. “Protect America Releases Free eBook, “Interview with a Burglar””.
- Eric Heggestad. Psychology. May 02, 2014. Live Science. “5 Personality Traits That Will Get You Promoted”.
- Lawrence Calhoun. Psychology. May 01, 2014. AARP The Magazine. “Surviving the Jolt”.
- Gordon Hull. Philosophy and Public Policy. May 01, 2014. Gaston Gazette. “City Council votes on rezoning issue, raise questions about ethics”.
- Ricky Matthews. Geography and Earth Sciences. April 28, 2014. Time Warner Cable News. “Student-storm chaser heads straight to the storm”.
- Susan Cernyak-Spatz. Languages and Culture Studies. April 28, 2014. Charlotte Observer. “Holocaust survivor is lauded during talk at UNC Charlotte”.
- Genevieve Megan Tabada Cordery. Communications. April 27, 2014. Sun Star. “Genny pursues her dreams, models for a cause”.
- Joyce Dalsheim. Global, International and Are Studies. April 26, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “True path to “never again””.
- .Alan Rauch. English. April 25, 2014. WFAE Charlotte Talks. “Alan Rauch”.
- Larry Mellichamp. Biology. April 25, 2014. Charlotte Observer. “UNCC’s Mellichamp: Native Plants of the Southeast”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science and Public Administration. April 22, 2014. WUNC 91.5. “Six Democrats Seeking Nomination To Replace Watt in Gerrymandered 12th District”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science and Public Administration. April 21, 2014. WBTV. “North Carolina Senate race expected to top spending records”.
- Suzanne Leland. Political Science and Public Administration. April 18, 2014. News of University City – The Charlotte Observer. “Summit at UNCC presents research on issues for women and girls in Mecklenburg County”.
- Min Jiang. UNC Charlotte. April 17, 2014. Reuters. “Weibo debut highlights complicated dance with Chinese censors”.
- Joseph Kuhns. Criminal Justice and Criminology. April 10, 2014. Las Vegas Informer. “Understanding the Psychology of Burglary”.
- Greg Gbur . Physics and Optical Science Department . April 07, 2014. WCNC-Charlotte. “Larry’s Look-NC Science Festival”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science. April 05, 2014. Charlotte Observer. “Tillis bets on NC legislative record in Senate bid”.
- Aimee Parkison. English. April 04, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “What’s on the way from Carolinas writers”.
- Suzanne Leland. Political Science and Public Administration. April 01, 2014. The New York Times. “Unusual Events Force Exceptional Turnover in Charlotte Mayor’s Office”.
- James Tabor. Religious Studies. March 31, 2014. Huffington Post. “Bashers of the Noah Film Should Re-Read Their Bibles”.
- James Tabor. Religious Studies. March 31, 2014. The New Yorker. “Sacred and Profane: How not to negotiate with believers”.
- Matt Eastin. Geography and Earth Sciences. March 27, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Weather observer program seeks help”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science and Public Administration. March 27, 2014. WSOC-TV. “Charlotte City Council to meet Monday, possibly select new mayor”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science and Public Administration. March 27, 2014. WFAE Charlotte Talks. “Arrest and Resignation Of Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon”.
- Dr. Daniel Rabinovich. Rabinovich to present on chemistry and postage stamps at Livingstone. March 27, 2014. salisbury post. “Rabinovich to present on chemistry and postage stamps at Livingstone”.
- Joseph Kuhns. Criminal Justice and Criminology. March 26, 2014. Green Valley News. “Deter burglars from visiting your house”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science and Public Administration. March 17, 2014. WSOC-TV. “NC gov’s proposal to fix state Medicaid creates controversy”.
- Eric Heberlig. Political Science and Public Administration. March 09, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Rep. Pittenger: President Obama is still ‘Enemy Number One’”.
- David Goldfield. History Department . March 07, 2014. Radio X. “Radio X – Black History Month”.
- Lisa M. Rasmussen. Philosophy. March 07, 2014. Science. “Sabotaged Scientist Sues Yale and Her Lab Chief”.
- Paul Friday. Criminal Justice and Criminology. March 03, 2014. Charlotte Magazine. “Heroin in Charlotte”.
- Daniela Cunico Dal Pra. Languages and Culture Studies. March 03, 2014. Vicenza City Hall web page (Italy). With photo of students. “College students from UNCC studied the magnificent sites of the Vicenza territory”.
- Paul C. Friday. Criminal Justice and Criminology. March 01, 2014. Charlotte Magazine. “Heroin in Charlotte”.
- Greg Weeks. Political Science and Public Administration. February 24, 2014. Bloomberg. “Venezuela Streets Blocked as Verbal Bout Heated Before Talks”.
- Ryan Kilmer. Psychology. February 22, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Kilmer wins annual graduate mentor award”.
- International Film Series. Languages and Culture Studies. February 21, 2014. Creative Loafing. “Charlotte Jewish Film Festival Turns 10”.
- Mark West. English. February 10, 2014. Charlotte Viewpoint. “QC’s History Preserved in Its Public Art”.
- Amy Ringwood. Biology. February 07, 2014. The Charlotte Observer. “Task force named to probe chemical dumping”.
- Alan Rauch. English Department. January 22, 2014. Chronicle of Higher Education . “Ecce Emendator: The Cost of Knowledge for Scholarly Editors”.
- David Goldfield. History. January 17, 2014. Clarksville Now. “Famed historian to present new perspective on Civil War at APSU”.
- Deborah Strumsky. Geography & Earth Sciences. January 13, 2014. Crain\’s Chicago Business. “Patent output surges at Illinois universities”.
- Shawn D. Long. Communication Studies. January 09, 2014. Southeast Community College Website. “Community Diversity Breakfast slated for January 18 at Benham Inn with featured speaker Dr. Shawn D. Long”.
- Michael Turner. Criminal Justice and Criminology. January 06, 2014. Science Codex. “Say what? Paper claims almost 50 percent of black males, 40 percent of white males arrested by age 23”.
- James Tabor. Religious Studies. January 01, 2014. The Jewish Voice. “Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries for 2013”.
- James Tabor. Religious Studies. January 01, 2014. The Jewish Voice. “Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries for 2013”.