General News

CNN Business recently published an article titled “Millennial women are working more. But they’re still doing most of the housework“. Assistant Professor Jill Yavorsky is quoted throughout the article concerning women and gender stereotypes as they relate to household responsibilities; Yavorsky was also interviewed by Kim Foster of KCBS Radio regarding her research on the […]

Scientific American, the longest continuously published magazine in the U.S., has been bringing its reader’s unique insights about developments in science and technology for more than 170 years. Dr. Rosemary Hopcroft is now forever a piece of this global enterprise. Hopcroft’s research backs up study author Shige Song examinations in the article “Wealthy Families Invest […]

Dr. Rosemary Hopcroft’s 2016 book, Evolution and Gender: Why It Matters for Contemporary Life received the 2018 best book award by the Evolution, Biology & Society Section of the American Sociological Association.

Professor Scott Fitzgerald, one of sociology’s most admired instructors, was honored as a finalist for the Bank of America Teaching Excellence Award. The honor is bestowed upon faculty members who demonstrate significant impact within and beyond their classrooms. This is one of UNC Charlotte’s top honors. By the way, if you are a graduate or […]

Professor Murray Webster is attending and presenting at the Interacting Across Difference Conference held at Dartmouth College, September 21 – 24, 2017. His presentation title and topic: Cues and Interaction Across Status Groupings. Professor Webster is scheduled to present at 1:00 PM as a Panel 2, Interactional Processes, presenter.

The Sociology Department is saying, hello, farewell, and best wishes to faculty. Read about our transitions: Moves: Professor Lisa Walker – To the Office of Undergraduate Education, Associate Dean for Graduation and Advising Retirements: Professor Beth Rubin – May 2017. Transition to Professor Emeritus Professor Judy Aulette – January 2017, Transition to Professor Emeritus Departures: […]

Here is the teaser information from our web page. The direct link is located within the left navigation menu; Undergraduate Program Information. The Sociology Bridge Learning Community (SBLC) is a one-year program for transfer students interested in majoring in Sociology at UNC Charlotte. The learning community will ease the transfer experience and all courses offered […]

Roslyn Mickelson, who is chair elect of the Sociology of Education section of the American Sociological Association! Dr. Lisa Walker, who is chair elect of the Emotions section of the American Sociological Association! Rosemary Hopcroft, who has been elected to the council of the Evolution, Biology & Society section of the American Sociological Association! Dr. […]

If you happen to be in Memphis, TN, Friday 4-14-2017, UNC Charlotte Professor Lisa Walker will speak on, “Gender and Status Interventions.” That’s this Friday at 1:30 in MItchell Hall 200, University of Memphis.

Help Scott Fitzgerald and Sean Langley raise funds for the Habitat for Humanity Study Abroad Program in El Salvador. You can help in two ways: share this link on your facebook page make a tax deductable donation. Every $1 raised this week will receive a matching gift (up to $2,000). The fundraising campaign ends April […]