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Alumna, public historian named executive director of Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

April 15, 2021
UNC Charlotte alumna and former faculty member Brenda Tindal ’04 has been named executive director of Harvard Museums of Science and Culture.

Day of Remembrance planned for April 30

April 14, 2021
Friday, April 30, is designated a Day of Remembrance for UNC Charlotte, providing the campus community a chance to unite virtually and in-person to observe the two-year anniversary of the 2019 campus shooting that took the lives of Riley Howell and Reed Parlier and injured four other students.

UNC Charlotte lecturer offers expert commentary In new PBS documentary

April 14, 2021
UNC Charlotte faculty member and alumna Dina Massachi ’15 M.A. has followed a long and winding road to build her extensive knowledge and understanding of L. Frank Baum, author of the enduring classic, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

Chemistry professor receives national award for mentoring undergraduates' research

April 13, 2021
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and all its challenges for students, 16 undergraduate scholars have found a supportive research home in Chemistry Professor Dan Rabinovich’s lab group.

Belonging, connection and ‘culture of overload’ challenge student success during pandemic

April 12, 2021
In December 2020 and January 2021, the Division of Student Affairs hosted two virtual Student Feedback Sessions to give undergraduates a space to share personal, open-ended feedback on their holistic UNC Charlotte experience as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teacher training program with Kannapolis City Schools earns national recognition

April 12, 2021
A unique initiative created by the Cato College of Education and Kannapolis City Schools has been recognized as an Exemplary Partnership by the National Association for Professional Development Schools.

Phi Kappa Phi celebrates 40 years at UNC Charlotte

April 12, 2021
Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber is among 255 faculty, staff and students newly inducted into Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) as the chapter celebrates its 40th anniversary at UNC Charlotte.

Innovation focus of Charlotte Venture Challenge virtual summit

April 12, 2021
The city of Charlotte often is cited as a leading city for startup ventures, and UNC Charlotte is playing a key role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Dance professor receives Emerging Creators Fellowship

April 8, 2021
Assistant Professor of Dance Tamara Williams is one of six recipients of the 2021 Emerging Creators Fellowships from the Arts & Science Council.

Urban Institute director named deputy secretary for natural resources

April 7, 2021
Jeff Michael, director of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute for nearly two decades, is leaving that position to become North Carolina’s next deputy secretary for natural resources in the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Lowe’s $1.5 million gift will advance AI and machine learning at College of Computing and Informatics

April 6, 2021
Lowe’s and UNC Charlotte announce that Lowe’s has donated $1.5 million to the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) to strengthen UNC Charlotte’s position as a leading technology hub and talent provider for Lowe’s, the Charlotte region and beyond.

4.9 reasons for students to give back to UNC Charlotte

April 5, 2021
While it isn’t always possible to pay back the generosity shown toward us, we can always pay it forward by donating to a cause that’s important to us! #NinerNationGives, our University’s annual 49-hours of giving event, is the perfect opportunity for you to give back to UNC Charlotte from April 7-9.