College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

UNC Charlotte political science and public administration researcher Eric S. Heberlig has received a national prize for the most significant book on the U.S. Congress, awarded by the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation. The foundation awarded the D.B. Hardeman Prize to Heberlig and Bruce A. Larson of Gettysburg College.

For his work as a mentor, UNC Charlotte Communication Studies staff member David Landrum has received the 2014 North Carolina Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service. This award is the highest honor a state employee may receive.

Six UNC Charlotte students from varied backgrounds will act as student advisors to the Dean’s Office in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, drawing from their experiences with their studies, internships, and leadership positions.

In a Constitution Day event that focused on the timely topic of cell phone and other electronic searches, UNC Charlotte student leaders in mid-September moderated an in-depth discussion with legal professionals.

UNC Charlotte community garden co-founders Jake Emerson and Kevin Rodengen see the garden as an opportunity for students to shape a space that meets their needs and the needs of the community.

UNC Charlotte English professor Elizabeth R. Miller interviewed 18 adult immigrant small business owners about their experiences learning and using English in their places of work, to form the foundation for her new book, The Language of Adult Immigrants: Agency in the Making.

Artists, musicians, authors and performers will enliven the second annual Center City Literary Festival on October 17 and 18 at UNC Charlotte Center City.

Four of the five nominees for The Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence come from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences this year. The award is one of the most important and prestigious traditions at UNC Charlotte, as it honors outstanding teachers and demonstrates the university’s commitment to excellence in teaching.

America’s middle class is suffering an economic meltdown that threatens the sector of society long considered the nation’s bedrock. UNC Charlotte author and researcher Scott Fitzgerald will dissect these troubles and explore ways to regain prosperity, on Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. at UNC Charlotte Center City.

Students in Susana Cisneros’ Spanish for Law Enforcement class last spring witnessed police in action, talked with FBI agents and observed court trials – gaining real-world insights into how Spanish is used in the criminal justice system. Because of students’ positive experiences, she plans to continue to offer these types of opportunities for students.