College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

Two lecturers who are known for their dedication to students have been named recipients of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences awards for teaching excellence among lecturers.

UNC Charlotte geography student Ray Atkinson was one of the 12 community leaders to win a Community Sustainability Award earlier in April, presented by Sustain Charlotte, which announced the winners at the 7th Street Public Market in uptown Charlotte. Atkinson received recognition for his work with the UNC Charlotte Cyclists Club.

As the world seeks ways to reduce energy costs and speed access to alternative energy solutions, UNC Charlotte researcher Deborah Strumsky is leading a team that will use modeling to forecast optimal investments for the array of solar energy technologies that are emerging.

Christina Neitzey, a junior from Hampstead who is majoring in psychology and criminal justice, has been chosen for the Newman Civic Fellows Award.

Joanne Robinson from the Department of Religious Studies in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences was among the 17 recipients of the UNC Board of Governors Award for Teaching Excellence.

UNC Charlotte is hosting the top geography students from across North Carolina for the state-level geographic bee. Participants are competing for a slot in the 25th annual National Geographic Bee, to be hosted by television gameshow host Alex Trebek on May 22 in Washington, D.C.

Two lecturers who are known for their dedication to students have been named recipients of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences awards for teaching excellence among lecturers.

Jessica Valenti, named one of the top 100 inspiring women in the world by The Guardian, will consider the future of feminism during her visit to UNC Charlotte at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 in Cone University Center’s McKnight Hall.

Faculty Featured: David Goldfield, history, was quoted on Friday, March 29, 2013, in The Charlotte Observer, in “Confederate flag at old NC Capitol coming down.” Greg Gbur, physics, was a guest on Friday, March 29, 2013, on News14 to discuss science and the UNC Charlotte Science and Technology Expo. Todd Steck, biology, was a panelist […]

With the March 5, 2013 death of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez after over a decade in power, the country and its people will face decisions about its future that observers say could lead to unrest and political struggles. UNC Charlotte’s Gregory Weeks has been providing expert analysis in his blog, “Two Weeks Notice: A Latin American […]