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Wenwu Tang, Ph.D., professor and executive director of the Center for Applied Geographic Information Science and Sara Gagné, Ph.D., associate professor and department chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences were featured in an in-depth interview with an “On Your Side Tonight” segment from WBTV journalist Jamie Boll. Gagné and Tang shared […]

Luci Flores is a first-generation college student from Wilmington, North Carolina and a proud Mexican American. She is a double majoring in Spanish and public health. Stepping out of her comfort zone, she is driven by her mother’s dreams and her ambitions to attend college. With graduation around the corner, Flores reflects on her journey, […]

Princela Flores, a junior in the Honors College, is majoring in communications with a focus on public relations. As a first-generation student and daughter of parents from El Salvador, she has built a strong support system on campus, immersing herself in clubs, honors societies and her sorority. She is dedicated to making her mother proud […]

Researchers from UNC Charlotte are collecting data to learn how residents of Western North Carolina were impacted in their ability to vote and confidence in the November general election after Hurricane Helene devastated the region in late September. Professors of Political Science and Public Administration Martha Kropf, Ph.D., and Regina Branton, Ph.D., the Marshall A. […]

Jeanette M. Bennett, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Psychological Science, was honored this fall as a finalist of the 2024 Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence. The Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence is one of the most important and prestigious traditions at UNC Charlotte, honoring outstanding tenured teachers and providing […]

Amid Hurricane Helene’s aftermath, an environmental research and technological powerhouse at UNC Charlotte is providing critical information for planning and rebuilding efforts. Recently unveiled research from the Center for Applied Geographic Information Science (CAGIS) details the now all-too-familiar threats of flooding and landslides in the North Carolina mountains, with particular emphasis on the increasing risks […]

Mark I. West, Ph.D., professor of English, was honored as a finalist of the 2024 Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence, demonstrating his caliber in the classroom and dedication to his students. The Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence is one of the most important traditions at UNC Charlotte, making a nomination for […]

Iván Flores Martínez is a postdoctoral researcher in Political Science and Public Administration. Originally from Mexico, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas, a M.S. in Data Science and Business Analytics and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from UNC Charlotte. His dream job is to […]

Amanda Brock Morales is a Presidential/Multicultural Postdoctoral Fellow in anthropology. She earned degrees in anthropology with an undergraduate degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Her dream job is to have a role where she can solve issues of cultural heritage and climate change together. What […]

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences was proud to host the annual Constitution Day and Citizenship Day event in the Bonnie E. Cone University Center on Tuesday, Sept. 17. This year’s topic was “From Revolution to Constitution” presented by Martin Shuster, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and the Isaac Swift Distinguished Professor of […]