News

Syreeta Taylor is Ringing the Bell to Mark a Milestone and a Family Legacy

Categories: News, Student Stories

On December 14, Syreeta Taylor will conclude a journey for her master’s degree that is many years in the making.  Taylor began coursework for a graduate certificate in special education in 2016 and took extra classes to apply towards a master’s degree in the same field. She worked with faculty in the Cato College of […]

Jeremiah Morris Built a Network of Support to Thrive

Categories: News, Student Stories, Students

Jeremiah Morris rattles off the names of students and faculty he’s connected to without missing a beat. In fact, Morris can’t walk around campus without friends coming up to hug him or say hello. He built an extended network of support he needed at UNC Charlotte to push through and thrive in his education.  Morris […]

CHESS researchers publish new book on the costs of running Elections in the US

Categories: Faculty, News, Research

“Election administration is easy, right? It’s just counting ballots.”  UNC Charlotte researchers from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences have just authored a new book entitled “A Republic If You Can Afford It: How Much Does It Cost to Administer Elections?,” which was published by the Cambridge University Press in the Elements […]

Sara Gagné and Wenwu Tang featured in WBTV interview ‘Analyzing Potential Dangers to Prevent Massive Damage’

Categories: In the News, News

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 […]

Meet Luci Flores, Spanish major and First-Gen Student

Categories: Student Stories

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, […]

Meet Princela Flores, Communications major and First-Gen student

Categories: Student Stories

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 […]

Martha Kropf and Regina Branton

Martha Kropf and Regina Branton research voter turnout in Western NC post-hurricane

Categories: News, Research

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, Ph.D. honored as a 2024 Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence finalist

Categories: Faculty, Honors & Awards, News

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 […]

From landslides to food deserts: How collaborative research propels communities and may help NC rebuild after Helene

Categories: News, Research

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 West honored as a 2024 Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence finalist

Categories: Faculty, Honors & Awards, News

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 […]