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News and Features

Triplett named UNC Charlotte Student Employee of the Year

Microalgae project awarded NSF grant

Message to Niner Nation: Fall academic calendar

Staff members named Employee of the Year

A look at Bob Johnson’s 20-year tenure as Lee College dean

N.C. Economic Forecast: Recovery could take years

Events

Faculty Spotlights

Thomas Marshall

Lecturer of Risk Management and Insurance

Drawing on an extensive insurance career, Marshall is inspiring the next generation of insurance professionals through his teaching.

Terry Shirley Jr.

Senior Lecturer of Geography and Earth Sciences

Shirley’s passion for meteorology is so infectious that his students credit him with making learning a breeze.

Associate Professor of Psychological Science

Webb believes discussion fosters learning, and strives to share her knowledge in ways that create a fun and engaging learning environment.

Associate Professor of Studio Art

Franki, one of the country’s leading authorities on coin and medal design, pours his love of design into every student helping them build successful careers in the creative economy.

Teaching Professor of History

Lansen strives to bring history to life by extending beyond the textbook focusing on experiential learning.

Research

Urban mosquito project

Researchers at UNC Charlotte and the Mecklenburg County Health Department are collaborating on a study to determine which factors in the environment lead to hotspots of mosquito activity.

Understanding wildfire spread

Researchers from UNC Charlotte’s Fire Safety Engineering Technology program and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) are burning building materials and wildland vegetation to study wind-driven wildfire embers to understand the risks involved when embers from wildfires spread.

Investigating Multimodal Transportation

UNC Charlotte receives $7.7 million federal grant for transportation research to improve efficiency and relieve urban congestion.

Students Address Economic Mobility

Geography undergraduate students Jamal Covington and Devin Martin have devised a way for neighborhood residents to use mobile devices to report community issues.

Student Spotlights

Elliot Provance '03

Elliot Provance '03

Alumnus, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

A UNC Charlotte degree can open doors. As Director of Collections and Exhibition at Discovery Place Science in Charlotte, Elliot Provance uses his biology degree to inspire curious thinkers.

Devin Yates

Devin Yates

Senior, College of Health and Human Services

While recovering from major war injuries, elite U.S. Army veteran Devin Yates found inspiration to pursue a career helping others recuperate. Devin is an emerging leader on campus, and his story illustrates how UNC Charlotte has remained true to its origins as an institution committed to serving veterans.

Wyatt Shely

Wyatt Shely

Junior, Belk College of Business

Finance major Wyatt Shely came to UNC Charlotte to pursue a successful career in the finance industry. Charlotte’s status as a leading financial center and the University’s strong business opportunities made the Belk College of Business a perfect fit.

Crystal Cruz '17

Crystal Cruz

Alumna, Belk College of Business

UNC Charlotte is a top choice for first-generation students. Crystal Cruz ’17 came to UNC Charlotte where she had the opportunity to realize her dreams of a college education.

Davian Robinson and Robinson Hall

Davian Robinson

Senior, College of Arts + Architecture

Visually impaired Senior Davian Robinson uses dance and choreography to make the most of his opportunities at UNC Charlotte. His unique experiences break down barriers and inspire others.