In the News

Greg Weeks, associate dean in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and expert in Latin American politics, discussed the unfolding situation in Venezuela on WCNC+’s “Live Impact Afternoon News” show. Weeks joined WCNC+ for two live interviews. The first took place on Monday, Jan. 5, where he unpacked the U.S. capture of […]

Mark West, professor in the Department of English, contributed the guest profile “Tar Beach: Faith Ringgold’s Journey from Story Quilts to Picture Books” to DailyArt Magazine. Faith Ringgold launched her career as a picture book author and illustrator with the publication of “Tar Beach” in 1991, after exploring many artistic mediums including oil paintings and […]

Steven Rogelberg, professor of organizational science, management and psychology, was interviewed for CNBC’s article, “Many bosses do 1-on-1 meetings completely wrong, management expert says—how to make them ‘genuine and meaningful.’” Rogelberg has written two books on holding more effective meetings, including “Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings,” where he emphasizes the […]

Dennis Ogburn, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, was featured in CNN’s article, “Archaeologists think they’ve solved Peru’s ‘band of holes’ mystery.” Ogburn specializes in the archaeology of the New World, with his primary research concentrated in Andean South America where he has conducted field work in Ecuador and Peru. He focuses on […]

Carolina Public Press interviewed Eric Heberlig, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, for the article “Get ready for most expensive Senate race ever.” The race to replace retiring United States Senator Thom Tillis in North Carolina is predicted to draw more money than any Senate race in history. According to Politico, […]

When funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was suspended due to the federal government shutdown, nearly 42 million recipients faced uncertainty about how to feed themselves and their families. Despite the government reopening, this uncertainty continues due to both the current gaps in the program and new restrictions. Colleen Hammelman, Ph.D., associate professor […]

Eric Heberlig, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was quoted in The Charlotte Observer’s article, ‘We set out to find Charlotte’s true culture. Here’s what our search turned up.’ Between 2000 and 2010, Charlotte grew by nearly 65%, the fastest of any U.S. city. When the city was chosen to host […]

Stephanie Potochnick, associate professor of sociology and public policy and director of the Center for Migration and Diaspora Studies, provided expertise for WFAE’s article, ‘The South Florida exodus: Why many are heading to Charlotte.’ Data shows that Charlotte’s population is increasingly made up of people born outside of North Carolina. People are leaving larger, gateway […]

Mark Wilson, professor in the Department of History, was interviewed on Queen City News for ‘Secrets, Missiles & Murals: A look into the century-old history of Camp North End.’ Charlotte’s Camp North End is a 76-acre historical industrial site now home to shops, restaurants, food trucks, walking paths, gardens and over fifty murals. The site […]

Scott Hippensteel, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, joined WBTV’s segment “On Your Side Tonight with Jamie Boll” to discuss how coastal erosion is claiming ocean-front homes in North Carolina. Along the coast of the Outer Banks, crowds gathered to watch as recent rough currents from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda […]