Awards and honors
Theatre professor to receive Kennedy Center Medallion
Assistant Professor of Theatre Kaja Dunn will receive a Kennedy Center Medallion from the National Committee of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) on May 22.
Africana Studies scholar earns internationally competitive fellowship
Through one of the most competitive fellowship programs in the world, UNC Charlotte Africana Studies scholar Oscar de la Torre has been named the Anthony E. Kaye Fellow at the National Humanities Center.
Africana Studies scholar earns internationally competitive fellowship
Through one of the most competitive fellowship programs in the world, UNC Charlotte Africana Studies scholar Oscar de la Torre has been named the Anthony E. Kaye Fellow at the National Humanities Center.
Ogundiran receives First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal
Akin Ogundiran, a Chancellor’s Professor and professor of Africana Studies, Anthropology and History, is the 2021 recipient of the First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal, UNC Charlotte’s most prestigious faculty award, in recognition of excellence in research.
Ogundiran receives First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal
Akin Ogundiran, a Chancellor’s Professor and professor of Africana Studies, Anthropology and History, is the 2021 recipient of the First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal, UNC Charlotte’s most prestigious faculty award, in recognition of excellence in research.
Cancer researcher inducted as Cell Stress Society International Fellow
Cell Stress Society International has inducted UNC Charlotte Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Andrew Truman as a Fellow. Fellows distinguish themselves in a variety of ways, including path-breaking contributions to the cell stress responses and molecular chaperones field, and through service to the society.
Dec. 11 is deadline for faculty awards
Friday, Dec. 11, is the nomination deadline for the following faculty awards:
Architecture professor wins prestigious Rotch Travelling Scholarship
Assistant Professor of Architecture David Costanza has won the 2020 Rotch Travelling Scholarship, a historic, prestigious award that supports international travel and research.
Health Services Research alumna earns family planning fellowship
Comfort Olorunsaiye, a 2015 Ph.D. graduate of the UNC Charlotte’s Health Services Research program, has received a Changemakers Grant from the Society for Family Planning.
Africana Studies researcher’s book continues to win acclaim
UNC Charlotte Africana Studies associate professor Oscar de la Torre’s first book continues to garner awards, now recognized with two best book prizes and one honorable mention award.