College News
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 […]
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 […]
We are thrilled to announce the UNC Charlotte Ginkgo Residential Guest Speaker Series of six monthly lectures taking place at the Independent Picture House. This marquee speaker series, curated by Jurgen Buchenau, Ph.D., Dowd Term Professor of Capitalism Studies, will feature thought-provoking presentations led by expert Charlotte faculty members on an array of topics. It […]
The Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence is one of the most important and prestigious traditions at UNC Charlotte, recognizing excellence in teaching. This year, two faculty from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences have been named as finalists for the award. The winner will be announced at a ceremony on Sept. 5. […]
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences faculty hosted the 19th annual Interdisciplinary Network for Group Researchers conference July 18-20, at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. INGRoup brings together researchers from all over the world and from diverse disciplines, including psychology, communication studies, management, sociology, medicine, education and information sciences. Krista […]
Providence Adu ’24, who earned a Ph.D. in geography, has been awarded this year’s Graduate Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award for the dissertation “Analyzing Housing Market Dynamics and Neighborhood Change: A Case Study of Charlotte, North Carolina.” Utilizing the rapidly growing city of Charlotte as a case study, Adu established a framework incorporating spatial statistics tools, natural […]
The Department of Languages and Culture Studies, within the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, is changing its name to the Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation. This change was endorsed by the Faculty Council on April 24 and approved by Chancellor Gaber on June 5. The catalog will be updated with a change […]