College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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.

Interdisciplinary study reveals widespread issues with research authorship policies

Publishing research findings is high stakes for academic researchers, while also being significant for their institutions and others interested in the findings.

Researchers study how animal societies make decisions, resolve conflict

The 2020 U.S. presidential election results are dominating the national conversation. What can be learned from the animal kingdom about how animal societies make decisions and resolve conflict? College of Liberal Arts & Sciences researchers Alan Rauch, English; Stanley Schneider, Biological Sciences; and Lydia Light, Anthropology, offer their insights.

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.

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.

Professor advocates for literacy, leadership for girls and women through scholarship and mentorship

Janaka Bowman Lewis is passionate about using her voice to help girls and women find their own voices, in the classroom and in the greater community.

University remembers lasting legacy of Mary Harper

Mary T. Harper, Ph.D., who played an important role in mentoring and teaching students at UNC Charlotte, developing African American studies at the University and in preserving the African American story in the Charlotte community, died on Oct. 1, 2020.

Ethics Center to hold Zoom events about inclusion

The Center for Professional and Applied Ethics is holding a series of Zoom events as part of the series “Models for Equitable Minority Inclusion in Institutional Research.”

Political scientist’s Personally Speaking talk to delve into drones

The use of combat drones stands out as one of the most critical developments in 21st century military actions; their usage has influenced foreign policy decisions and sparked debate about civilian and military casualties in conflicts.

Africana Studies professor awarded international fellowship

Tanure Ojaide, Frank Porter Graham Distinguished Professor of Africana Studies at UNC Charlotte, has received a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship from the Institute of International Education to share his expertise with students and faculty in Africa.