Political Science and Public Administration

Eric Heberlig, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was interviewed by WSOC-TV for “Experts weigh in on redistricting concerns in South Carolina.” Republican lawmakers in South Carolina attempted to redraw the state’s U.S. House map, a move encouraged by President Donald Trump as a way to help the GOP secure […]

Four UNC Charlotte students competed in the 21st International Commercial Mediation Competition hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, France. As the only undergraduate team among 58 law schools from around the world, they received the Best Mediation Advocacy award. Students Ethan Harris, Karen Czapkowski, Wyatt Smith and Mikayla Watts were accompanied by […]

Martha Kropf, professor of political science and public administration in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, is the 2026 recipient of the Bonnie E. Cone Professorship for Civic Engagement. Kropf was honored during the Spring Faculty Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 28. Named after UNC Charlotte’s founding educator, the Bonnie E. Cone […]

Eric Heberlig, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was among experts interviewed by Elon University’s student‑run news organization, Elon News Network, for the article “NC Republican senators contend for top job after senate leader’s primary loss.” North Carolina’s political landscape shifted after longtime Senate leader Phil Berger lost his primary […]

Twelve students from the Advanced Model United Nations class in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration traveled to Lima, Peru, to compete at Harvard World Model United Nations (WorldMUN) from March 15-19, joining more than 650 delegates representing over 80 countries. Over five days of intensive debate, students served on committees simulating United […]

Eric Heberlig, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was among experts quoted by CBC News for the article “Why Kate Barr is campaigning in North Carolina as a ‘fake Republican.’” Kate Barr, a progressive Democrat, is running in North Carolina’s Republican primary as a protest against gerrymandering in the 14th […]