College Videos
Helping Hand: With Hands-on Research, Students Use 3D Printers To Change Lives
May 13, 2018 by Lynn Roberson
The Helping Hand Project is a student-led and faculty-backed nonprofit organization that uses 3D printers to create recreational prosthetics for children, at no cost. These forward-thinking students are using their innovative, collaborative minds and the equipment in UNC Charlotte's
Makerspace to create the life-changing devices.
CLAS Faculty Stand Out, With Top Teaching Awards Through The Decades
September 15, 2017 by Lynn Roberson
The Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence was first presented in 1968 to recognize outstanding faculty members at UNC Charlotte. Through the years, dozens of College of Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty have received the top award, reflecting their commitment to stellar teaching.
Students Perceive Time and Space Relationships In Spatial Thinking Class
July 31, 2017 by Lynn Roberson
Through exercises in their geography class on spatial thinking, students gain hands-on experience that expands their understanding of the concept, which offers a geographic perspective on how objects, processes and phenomena relate to each other in time and space.
Biology Alum Brews Up Creativity With Science Degree
July 31, 2017 by Lynn Roberson
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences alum Dave Martin is using his biology degree creatively at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - blending science and art! Martin (’10) is the director of brewing operations at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte.
The Live Wire Features UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
December 14, 2015 by Lynn Roberson
On this episode of The Live Wire, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Director Jeff Gillman shares insights into all that the Botanical Gardens has to offer and what's ahead for this community treasure.
Through #NinerNationGives, College Gains Support For Students
September 28, 2017 by Lynn Roberson
The Power of YOU Makes This The Norm! Join us for 49 hours of inspiring global thinking. With your help, we can continue provide transformational opportunities for our students and, in turn, enhance our local, regional, national and global communities.
Botanical Gardens Director Speaks to the Power of Growth
January 18, 2018 by Lynn Roberson
For 50 years, the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens has been a living classroom for students and a horticultural and botanical asset for the campus and greater community. Botanical Gardens Director Jeff Gillman describes how support through Exponential will sustain the future of the gardens, including its educational curriculum and ongoing research.
Army Veteran Pursues Mathematical Finance Master's Degree
July 31, 2017 by Lynn Roberson
Former Army finance specialist Tyler Crone served in Afghanistan and later taught high school computer science. Now, Crone is earning his master's degree through the nationally ranked Mathematical Finance program. This is a joint program of the Departments of Finance and Economics in the Belk College of Business and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Cancer Researcher Describes the Power of Breakthroughs
July 31, 2017 by Lynn Roberson
Cancer researcher and entrepreneur Pinku Mukherjee says seed money from grants and gifts drives UNC Charlotte’s ability to innovate and create knowledge. Through the university’s Exponential campaign, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences seeks support for this type of work.
Technical/Professional Writing Graduates Prepared for Success
September 24, 2015 by Gregory Wickliff
Graduates of the Technical/professional writing program discuss how the versatile nature of the program helps prepare students to succeed when they enter the workforce. The program is offered through the English Department in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.