In the News

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 […]

Sara Gagné, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, provided expertise on urban ecology for The Charlotte Observer’s article “Charlotteans try to restore nature to growing city — and get citations for it.” Residents in Charlotte have received citations for yards deemed overgrown, despite the environmental benefits of […]

WalletHub has released the 2025 list of happiest states in the U.S., with Hawaii, Maryland and Nebraska leading the way. To expand the discussion on what contributes to overall happiness and well-being, WalletHub asked a panel of experts to share their advice and insights. Jeanette M. Bennett, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychological […]

Research conducted by Jacob (Jack) Scheff, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, and James Cody Burroughs, who obtained a B.S. and M.S. from UNC Charlotte, was featured in The Washington Post’s article, “Did your area just have its most humid summer yet? Find out here.” For his M.S. thesis, […]

Scott Hippensteel, professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, published the article “Fatal Terrain: How the ground on which Civil War armies fought helped dictate the nature of combat—and resulting casualties” in The Civil War Monitor. As part of the Science and War column, Hippensteel explores how the battlefield terrain during the […]

WBTV interviewed Eric Heberlig, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, for the segment ‘Mecklenburg County sees increase in voters ahead of September 2025 primary.’ Charlotte stands out as the only city or town in Mecklenburg County holding a primary election ahead of the November general election. Officials reported stronger than expected […]

Jason Giersch, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was among experts quoted in the article, ‘How civics education could stage a comeback in NC,’ from Carolina Public Press. With intentional investment from policymakers, schools and teachers, civics education could help build the next generation of engaged and active citizens […]

Andy Bobyarchick, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, was interviewed by WBTV for the feature, ‘Geology professor breaks down earthquake activity in Carolinas following major earthquake near Russia.’ After the 8.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Russia on July 29, the west coast of the United […]

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., professor of communication studies and director of the health & medical humanities program, was interviewed for ‘Why manufacturers should note rising PCOS levels’ from FoodNavigator USA. With rising levels of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), for which no cure exists, women affected have turned to dietary changes to manage symptoms. While food […]

Jill E. Yavorsky, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology and organizational science, contributed to CNN Health’s article, ”10-step ‘everything shower’: Influencers think you need one, but experts disagree.” On social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram, content creators document extensive shower routines referred to as “everything showers.” These showers have lengthy pre- and post-shower steps and […]