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Quinlan Co-Authors Article on the Power of Food Scale
Dr. Margaret Quinlan recently published an article in collaboration with colleagues titled, Psychometric properties of the Power of Food Scale during pregnancy and postpartum. The study, published in the Journal of Health, “examined measurement equivalence and convergent validity of the Power of Food Scale, a measure of hedonic hunger, throughout pregnancy and postpartum mothers in […]

Jiang Joins DC-Based Tech Policy Think Tank
Dr. Min Jiang has officially joined the DC-based tech policy think tank, New America, as a Planetary Politics Non-Resident Scholar in its Digital Futures Program. She will contribute essays and organize webinars and talks related to digital and AI policies focused on China and the Global South.

Endacott Quoted in WCNC Article on Technology and COVID-19
Dr. Camille Endacott was recently quoted in a WCNC article on technology and COVID-19. In the article, Dr. Endacott discusses the shift organizations have made to hybrid schedules and videoconferencing due to the pandemic. She says, “‘They {organizations} found that we are more adaptable than we think. There are still ways to have informal communication […]

Baker Presents at NACC Conference
Professor Debbie Baker and Miranda Rouse (MA ‘18) presented, “Empowering Leaders of Communication Centers: Voicing Excellence Through the Review and Promotion Process as a Communication Center Administrator,” at the 24th Annual National Association of Communication Centers (NACC) Conference. The University of Southern Mississippi’s Speaking Center hosted this year’s conference in Hattiesburg, MS, on April 11-12, […]

Jones Cameron Reappointed as Assistant Professor
Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron was recently reappointed to her position as Assistant Professor – an important step within the tenure-track process. Reappointment to Assistant Professor requires the assessment of a candidate’s performance in the areas described above. Congratulations, Dr. Jones Cameron!

Grandinetti Promoted to Associate Professor
Dr. Justin Grandinetti was recently promoted to Associate Professor with the conferral of permanent tenure! To be eligible, the candidate is assessed in the areas of: “1) teaching, advising, curriculum and instructional development; 2) scholarly research, creative, and other professional activities; and 3) service to the University, the profession, the public and/or the community. Assessment […]

Communication Studies Department Recognized for Excellence in Planning & Assessment
On April 23rd, the Communication Studies Department was recognized for Excellence in Planning and Assessment by the Office of Assessment and Accreditation. The BA in Communication Studies Program was recognized for Excellence in Program Curriculum for the removal of Pre-Communication Studies, which was noted as a “student-centered change” that “fosters and encourages student success.” Additionally, […]

Endacott quoted in a news article about technology and COVID-19
Dr. Camille Endacott was recently quoted in a WCNC article on technology and COVID-19. In the article, Dr. Endacott discusses organizations’ shift to hybrid schedules and videoconferencing due to the pandemic. She says, “They {organizations} found that we are more adaptable than we think. There are still ways to have informal communication while remote, still […]

Black Named SGA Faculty Member of the Year
Dr. Jason Black was recently honored with the Student Government Association (SGA) Faculty Member of the Year Award! Dr. Black received the award at the SGA Awards Banquet on April 4th. The award is based on the quantity and quality of student nominations. Finalists are selected based on student narratives about faculty’s impact on their […]
AFA National Speech Tournament, Hosted by Charlotte Speech Team – April 5-7
The Charlotte Speech Team is hosting the American Forensic Association (AFA) National Speech Tournament (NST) at UNC Charlotte from April 5-7. Over 60 universities from across the country will participate in the tournament, with over 500 students competing for national championships in multiple events. The Charlotte Speech Team created a website with important information about […]