In the News

Craig Allan, professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, was quoted in The Charlotte Observer’s article, “Why this Charlotte-area community flooded during Helene — and could be submerged again.” In September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in the Charlotte communities below Mountain Island Lake. Residents are still struggling to rebuild and […]

Jack Scheff, assistant professor of Geography and Earth Sciences, was interviewed by WFAE for ‘Fire risk in Charlotte: Is climate change creating the perfect storm for wildfires?’ In the wake of the devastating California wildfires, people across the country are wondering whether they are similarly at risk. Although the risk of wildfires spreading the same […]

Steven Rogelberg, professor of management and psychology, was quoted in the article, ‘How Are Your Employees Really Doing?’ from Timber Product Manufacturers (TPM). Employee well-being is currently facing significant challenges due to struggles with engagement and feelings of loneliness. Even with solid relationships between employees and their managers, it can be difficult to determine how […]

Eric Heberlig, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was interviewed by Queen City News to discuss the controversial North Carolina law, SB 382, which is the focus of another lawsuit filed by Governor Josh Stein.  SB 382 is a bill promising relief money for Hurricane Helene victims, but it also changes […]

Tina Shull, associate professor and director of Public History, and Michael Ewers, assistant professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, were interviewed by The Charlotte Post for ‘Charlotte forecast: Climate change inequity hits harder.’ Shull and Ewers are project directors of Climate Inequality CLT, a public history and community mapping project which […]

Sara Juengst, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, was interviewed by Live Science to discuss the discovery of the 1,200-year-old remains of a dismembered pregnant woman in Ecuador, who may have been sacrificed to thwart El Niño. Juengst was one of the archaeologists excavating at Buen Suceso who discovered the burial of the woman […]

Eric Heberling, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was quoted in ABC News 4’s profile, ‘Trump appointed new FEMA interim director Cameron Hamilton.’ Ahead of his visit to Asheville, President Trump’s administration has appointed former Navy SEAL Cameron Hamilton as the new interim FEMA director. Hamilton, who attended Campbell University outside […]

Tina Shull, associate professor and director of Public History, joined the Charlotte Talks podcast ‘How climate change is fueling migration worldwide’ with Mike Collins, alongside Lawrence Huang, a policy analyst for the Migration Policy Institute, and Alexandra Tempus, a freelance journalist covering climate issues. As the United States is already facing the substantial alterations in […]

Mark West, professor in the Department of English, contributed the guest profile ‘Recognizing Dorothea Lange’s Contributions to The Family of Man Exhibition on Its 70th Anniversary’ to DailyArt Magazine, one of the most widely read publications on art and art history. Dorothea Lange is one of America’s best-known photographers, and played an important role in […]

United States President Jimmy Carter wrote extensively, authoring more than 30 books in a wide variety of topics through poetry, children’s literature, a novel and commentary on contemporary issues. He never used a ghost writer and made his living post-presidency through his books. Mark I. West, professor of English, has published his latest book “The […]