News and Features

Remembering the ones we've lost

May 25, 2020

To observe Memorial Day, Chris Brasel ’18 visits Veterans Park on campus to honor the memories of family members and friends who died serving our country.

Alum’s company produces ‘world changing idea’

May 25, 2020

Atom Power, the standout energy company co-created by UNC Charlotte alumnus Ryan Kennedy ’04, was recently recognized as part of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards.

Charlotte Venture Challenge Student Showcase rewards entrepreneurs virtually

May 25, 2020

As the University transitioned to online classes due to the coronavirus pandemic, 10 UNC Charlotte student entrepreneurs participated in Ventureprise’s inaugural virtual 49er Foundry and Student Entrepreneur Showcase.

A history of racing in Charlotte

May 22, 2020

Longtime NASCAR photographer and UNC Charlotte adjunct professor Bryant McMurray talks about the history of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Prepping to race—from home

May 20, 2020

Before he graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Eric Duncan ’20 was working for Germain Racing, a NASCAR team based in Lexington, North Carolina.

Architecture students’ 9 predictions for the future resulting from COVID-19

May 19, 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic hit in the middle of the spring semester, it added a new layer of significance to the assignments in Assistant Professor of Architectural History Lidia Klein’s spring seminar.

Alumnus, staff member produces ‘quarantine concerts’

May 19, 2020

Working from home this spring, in his position as senior research administrator of invoicing in Grants and Contracts Administration at UNC Charlotte, Zack Tarlton ’13 started playing piano during his lunch hour. While his academic training is in architecture, Tarlton has a long history in musical theatre.

NEA grant to fund arts-based social mobility research

May 18, 2020

An interdisciplinary team from UNC Charlotte has received a $29,000 Research Grant in the Arts from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for the project, “Arts-based social mobility: Exploring cultural capital in Charlotte, N.C.”

Education professor receives national mentor award

May 18, 2020

Chance Lewis received a Spencer Mentor Award that includes a $10,000 grant for his contributions to enriching the lives, research and careers of his students and junior colleagues and enhancing the field of education research.

Researchers recognized with best journal article award

May 18, 2020

Janni Sorensen, who established the Charlotte Action Research Project at UNC Charlotte, and UNC Charlotte doctoral alumna Melissa Anne Currie ’15 were recognized for outstanding scholarship and service in the field of urban affairs as recipients of the 2020 Best Article in the Journal of Urban Affairs Award.