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Young alumni drive to support veterans

November 11, 2020
The UNC Charlotte Young Alumni Chapter is holding a Veterans Day supply drive through Sunday, Nov. 15, to support deployed members of the United States Armed Forces.

Architecture professor wins prestigious Rotch Travelling Scholarship

November 11, 2020
Assistant Professor of Architecture David Costanza has won the 2020 Rotch Travelling Scholarship, a historic, prestigious award that supports international travel and research.

Truist executive, MBA alumnus: ‘Your journey is your own’

November 10, 2020
There will be challenges in life, but how you respond to them that will define your success, said Scott Case ‘00 MBA, chief information officer of Truist Financial Corp. “Your journey is your own,” Case said. “So, don't be afraid to own it and create it as you go.” 

Health Services Research alumna earns family planning fellowship

November 10, 2020
Comfort Olorunsaiye, a 2015 Ph.D.

International Education Week to feature Tayo Rockson presentation

November 9, 2020
UNC Charlotte will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 16-20, and a highlight of the observance will be a presentation by Tayo Rockson at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19.  

Veterans Day remembrance ceremony planned

November 9, 2020
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., the Veteran Services Office will host a virtual remembrance ceremony live from Veterans Park.

Introducing K-9 Barney

November 9, 2020
Meet Barney, the newest officer to join UNC Charlotte’s Police and Public Safety (PPS) Department. K-9 officer Barney is an explosive ordnance detection dog partnered with Patrol Sgt. Santerrio Johnson.

EPIC Innovator competition is underway

November 9, 2020
The EPIC Innovator competition aims to identify and recognize entrepreneurial students and faculty with a focus on energy.

Chancellor Gaber talks with Charlotte Agenda about ways UNC Charlotte can help strengthen the city and region

November 9, 2020
Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber’s Nov. 8 interview with Charlotte Agenda shines a spotlight on the profound effect that research universities, UNC Charlotte included, have on their regions and the people who live there.

Political science professor and students exchange ideas in post-election virtual forum

November 6, 2020
As the dust begins to settle on an election day unique in American history in more ways than one, the UNC Charlotte community is coming together to exchange ideas and learn from each other.

Supporting STEAM opportunities

November 6, 2020
STEAM Day, celebrated Nov. 8, is dedicated to science, technology, engineering, art and math. UNC Charlotte students engage in STEAM activities daily and find opportunities to share their love of these areas with local K-12 students to inspire and encourage future innovators.

Theatre Department presents podcast ‘The Corona Caesar’

November 5, 2020
Robinson Distinguished Professor of Shakespeare Andrew Hartley is directing the Department of Theatre production of “Julius Caesar.” Adapted for the present day, “The Corona Caesar” will be released as a five-episode podcast, beginning Nov. 14