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Study to illuminate experience of community college transfer students

June 23, 2021
Transferring from community colleges to universities has become an increasingly important path for students nationwide, with more than 12,000 making the jump each year in North Carolina alone. While providing financial and academic benefits for many, nuances can accompany the transfer process.

Alumna chosen as Raleigh police chief

June 23, 2021
UNC Charlotte alumna Estella Patterson ’96 is the new police chief for the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. Her selection followed a competitive national search. She will take office Aug. 1, succeeding Cassandra Deck-Brown, who is retiring.

Chancellor Gaber addresses Salisbury Rotary

June 18, 2021
Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber was the featured speaker at the Salisbury Rotary Club Tuesday, June 15, where she shared plans to expand UNC Charlotte’s positive impact in the region.  

Celebrating Juneteenth through dance

June 16, 2021
Tamara Williams’ new dance-based film, which pays tribute to the role of women in the fight for freedom, premieres virtually on June 19.

Cato College recognized nationally for excellence in educator preparation

June 16, 2021
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has named UNC Charlotte’s Cato College of Education as one of 60 providers nationally to receive accreditation for its educator preparation programs.

Exercise Science major named national scholar

June 14, 2021
UNC Charlotte exercise science graduate Mackenzie Whittaker ’21 has been named a national scholar by the American Kinesiology Association for a distinctive record of academics and leadership.

UNC Charlotte joins White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

June 10, 2021
Furthering its commitment to ensuring students, faculty and staff have information and access to the COVID-19 vaccine, UNC Charlotte is participating in the White House and Department of Education’s COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge.

Inaugural social justice scholarship recipients use architecture, dance to advocate for diversity and inclusivity

June 9, 2021
Two UNC Charlotte students, Abena Atiemo and Melinda Erickson, have been named the inaugural recipients of the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association Scholarship for Social Justice.

49er Rocketry Team wins NASA competition

June 9, 2021
The UNC Charlotte 49er Rocketry Team won first place overall in this year’s NASA Student Launch competition. The team of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology students placed first in the payload and altitude portions of the competition and third in safety.

Hamby awarded C-USA postgraduate scholarship

June 9, 2021
Charlotte standout women’s soccer defender Meredith Hamby ’21 is one of 14 Conference USA recipients of the Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship, awarded to a student-athlete from each conference institution.

Sally Gambrell Bridgford receives UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award

June 9, 2021
Sally Gambrell Bridgford, president of The Gambrell Foundation, is the 2021 recipient of the UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award.

With new History scholarship, undergraduate pursues deeper understanding of Black History

June 3, 2021
As the inaugural recipient of the Gregory Mixon-Sonya Ramsey Black Lives Matter Scholarship, Candace Silver continues to grow her understanding and appreciation for a broader view that includes the contributions and struggles of Black people throughout history.