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University conducts emergency response simulation with city, county agencies

August 7, 2014
Training is essential to the University’s efforts to maintain a safe and secure campus. Recently, UNC Charlotte held an emergency response simulation at Jerry Richardson Stadium, in conjunction with City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County agencies.

Faces - John Renwick

August 6, 2014
Earlier this year, John Renwick was honored as one of the Employees of the Year in the safety/heroism category for coming to the aid of a campus visitor. While humbled to be singled out as one of the recipients, Renwick said he was glad he could render assistance to an individual in distress.

Alumnus has top Twitter account to follow on immigration

August 6, 2014
Paul McDaniel, who completed a doctorate in geography and urban regional analysis from UNC Charlotte, has one of 11 Twitter accounts to follow on skilled immigration reform, according to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

COAA’s CarlosAlexis Cruz receives 2014 McColl Award

August 6, 2014
Performing artist CarlosAlexis Cruz is the 2014 McColl Award winner. An assistant professor of voice and movement in the College of Arts + Architecture, Cruz received the honor for the project “Nouveau Sud, Nouveau Cirque,” which translates to “New South, New Circus.”

Students part of plant pathways project at N.C. Research Campus

August 6, 2014
UNC Charlotte chemistry major Alexis Brown is spending her summer participating in a groundbreaking program at the North Carolina Research Campus, exploring the plant pathways of food crops such as blueberries, oats and strawberries.  And more. “We are trying to create the super broccoli,” she said.
C Charlotte students win national college bass fishing title

UNC Charlotte students win national college bass fishing title

August 6, 2014
Andrew Helms and Jake Whitaker recently teamed to win the 2014 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship held at Chatuge Reservoir in Georgia.

University works with community partners to address off-campus housing issue

August 5, 2014
Staff members from UNC Charlotte are working with community partners to soften the disruption for students whose off-campus apartments near the University will be delayed.

Communication studies professor wins Emmy for 'The Courage of Creativity'

August 5, 2014
UNC Charlotte researcher Margaret Quinlan and colleagues recently won a regional Emmy Award for “The Courage of Creativity,” a documentary series that explores the role that artists and creativity can play in people’s well-being in health-related contexts.

Presentation to focus on Raspberry Pi

August 5, 2014
The UNC Charlotte Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in conjunction with the IEEE Charlotte section, is sponsoring a presentation on the Raspberry Pi from 11 a.m. to noon, Friday, Aug. 8, in EPIC, Room G287.

Urban Institute joins National Neighborhood Indicator Partnership

August 5, 2014
The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute has been accepted into the National Neighborhood Indicator Partnership (NNIP), which is a collaborative effort by the Washington D.C.-based Urban Institute and local partners to further the development and use of neighborhood information systems in local policymaking and community building.

Construction delays push back opening of new dining facility

August 4, 2014
South Village Crossing, the University’s new dining/gathering facility, will open in mid-October due to construction delays.