History

Oscar Lansen, teaching professor of history in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, has been named the recipient of UNC Charlotte’s 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence for teaching-focused faculty. The university’s highest honor for teaching recognizes faculty members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to student learning, instructional innovation and academic excellence. Lansen was […]

Three faculty members in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences have been named finalists for UNC Charlotte’s 2026 Teaching Excellence Awards, reflecting the college’s commitment to innovative instruction, student success and transformative learning experiences. Erin Basinger, professor and chair of communication studies, is a finalist in the tenured faculty category. Sayde Brais, […]

Foster Duckworth was the student speaker for the UNC Charlotte commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8, at 3 p.m., for the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the William States Lee College of Engineering. Duckworth was a double CHESS major, earning a bachelor of arts in history and Japanese. After graduation Duckworth […]