College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The “corpse flower” started to open on Saturday, June 6; Rotney will eventually collapse over the next few days.

Since 2012, the somewhat unusual research pairing of a geologist and mechanical engineer at UNC Charlotte has led to some important scientific results, recently earning the duo recognition with a top award for interdisciplinary research and publication.

As communities relax COVID-19 restrictions, a recent study by UNC Charlotte geographer Eric Delmelle and two of his former doctoral students could provide decision-makers with timely data about spikes in COVID-19 cases to help guide their decisions.

UNC Charlotte Associate Professor of History Christopher Cameron has been named a 2020 fellow of the American Council of Learned Societies, one of 81 selected from nearly 1,200 applicants.

Didier Dréau, Angela Jakeway and Andrew Goff have received the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Excellence in Teaching Awards for the 2019-20 academic year.

The UNC Charlotte Army ROTC program will hold a virtual commissioning ceremony for its graduating 49er Battalion cadets, due to social distancing related to COVID-19.

 How do cats always land on their feet? Science is showing how. 

On Earth Day 2020, scientists and citizens are thinking about how slowdowns from COVID-19 might be helping the environment. Among those exploring this issue is UNC Charlotte atmospheric scientist Brian Magi, who is part of a local and global network of researchers who consider air quality and climate.

UNC Charlotte’s School of Data Science, North Carolina’s first undergraduate program in data science, is now enrolling undergraduate students for the fall semester.

Lara Vetter, professor of English, is this year’s recipient of the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award for her contributions to student success and enrollment management.The honor comes with $1,000, an engraved plaque and the recipient’s name engraved on a perpetual trophy on display in the Graduate School.