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What the world needs now…

November 13, 2020
Love and kindness go a long way when we and those around us are navigating challenging times. In many ways, Niner Nation has been inspiring kindness all year long.

UNC Charlotte study finds success in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s efforts to end homelessness

November 12, 2020
A new comprehensive study from UNC Charlotte’s Urban Institute, College of Health and Human Services and School of Social Work shows an effective approach to ending chronic homelessness that helps those in need and benefits communities.

Defensive end named finalist for Campbell Trophy

November 12, 2020
Charlotte 49ers redshirt senior defensive end Tyriq Harris is one of 12 finalists for the prestigious National Football Foundation’s 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Mazda.

Vaccinations and the ‘twindemic’ flu season

November 12, 2020
It’s flu season, and medical and public health professionals across the country are bracing for the potential of continued issues with COVID-19 overlapping with a flu outbreak to create what some are calling a “twindemic.”

Serving veterans today and every day

November 11, 2020
As the U.S. military develops the sophisticated weapon systems of the future, UNC Charlotte engineering students, including veteran Jason Solomon, are on the forefront of cutting-edge research in the field.

Researchers study how animal societies make decisions, resolve conflict

November 11, 2020
The 2020 U.S. presidential election results are dominating the national conversation. What can be learned from the animal kingdom about how animal societies make decisions and resolve conflict?

Locklear to address ‘Understanding and Supporting Southeast American Indians’

November 11, 2020
Leslie Locklear, Ph.D., is program coordinator for UNC Pembroke’s First Americans Teacher Education and First Americans Educational Leadership programs. She will present "Who'z Ya People: Understanding and Supporting Southeast American Indians" at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19.

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.

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.