College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

David Thaddeus, professor of architecture, and Oscar Lansen, teaching professor of history, are the 2026 recipients of the UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence. “David Thaddeus and Oscar Lansen are outstanding examples of the very best of UNC Charlotte’s faculty,” said Jennifer Troyer, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “Their innovation, care for students […]

Jasmine Oliver, a senior environmental studies major and Levine Scholar dedicated to addressing community‑based challenges through environmental advocacy and research, is among the 2026-27 recipients of the Newman Civic Fellowship. Awarded by Campus Compact, the fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities. […]

UNC Charlotte has awarded Pilar Garcés-Conejos Blitvich, a globally recognized scholar of pragmatics, conflict and digital discourse, the esteemed title of Chancellor’s Professor. The Chancellor’s Professor designation recognizes outstanding contributions by a full professor who is not only a scholar of international and national distinction but also has a demonstrated record of significant achievement within […]

Colleen Hammelman, an associate professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, was selected as UNC Charlotte’s nominee for the 2025 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service. The nomination recognizes Hammelman’s years of dedicated service. Since joining the University in 2017, she has advanced community-engaged research and teaching […]