In the News

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 […]

Jeanette Bennett, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychological Science, was interviewed by Axios for the article ‘Charlotte is grappling with loneliness.’ A new study from The Cigna Group shows that loneliness nationwide has jumped from around 46% in 2018 to 57% in 2024. Charlotte residents of all ages struggle with loneliness, and as […]

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 […]