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News and Features

Faculty & Friends Concert Series starts Aug. 26

Gold Rush ushers in new academic year

Urban Institute Research Faculty Fellows to seek ways to better the region

Architecture team wins honorable mention in international competition

New faculty, staff learn about community engagement

School of Architecture to co-present ‘Cities of Tomorrow’

Events

Faculty Spotlights

Assistant Professor of Acting

An actor, director and activist, Kaja Dunn brings her engaged scholarship into the classroom and onto the stage.

Steven G. Rogelberg

Chancellor’s Professor

Steven Rogelberg is a pioneering researcher in the field of organizational science.

Associate Professor of Dance

“E. E. Balcos is quietly revolutionizing the Department of Dance curriculum,” says Chair Ann Dils.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

Schmitz said his role in every course is to "train decision makers not problem solvers.”

Associate Professor of Reading and Elementary Education

Polly believes learning is an ongoing process that occurs by personalizing and making sense of concepts and knowledge that people encounter through meaningful experiences.

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.