News and Features
Largest numbers yet participate in Alumni Association Commencement traditions
Date Published: May 10, 2019This spring, the three pre-commencement events hosted by the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association—the 49er Ring, Donning of the Kente and Legacy Draping ceremonies—experienced some of their largest attendance numbers yet.
Doctoral students celebrate ‘ultimate academic achievement’
Date Published: May 10, 2019Completing a doctorate is a major academic milestone that requires years of rigor and dedication. For the 74 individuals who participated in this year’s annual Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, May 9, the journey takes on even greater meaning.
Retiring faculty recognized for 318 years of combined service
Date Published: May 8, 2019On April 25, 10 outstanding faculty members were honored for their service to UNC Charlotte as they join the ranks of retirees. Their combined 318 years of service range from 12 to 48 years.
2019 Commencement: A time to remember, a time to celebrate
Date Published: May 7, 2019For the roughly 4,800 students who could participate in UNC Charlotte’s 2019 Commencement, graduation takes on special meaning, given what transpired on campus April 30.
Niner Nation Remembers website launches, remembrance commission formed
Date Published: May 6, 2019UNC Charlotte has created the Niner Nation Remembers website as a way to honor Riley Howell and Ellis Reed Parlier and support the four other students who suffered injuries in the April 30 attack on campus.
Atkins Library reduced hours through May 12
Date Published: May 3, 2019Due to the change in exam schedules, Atkins Library is reducing hours of operation through the end of the academic year:
Academic Affairs releases final exam options
Date Published: May 2, 2019Due to the April 30 tragedy on campus, which occurred near the start of finals, the Office of Academic Affairs is providing two options for students to complete their courses for spring 2019.
Option 1: Students may forgo taking the final exam in any of their courses and accept their current course grade as their final grade.
A message from Chancellor Dubois to faculty and staff
Date Published: May 2, 2019Last night, all of you received the message that we would be returning to “regular operations” today. The use of the word “regular” was intentional, and a departure from our usual phrasing of returning to “normal operations” following a weather-related closing.
Campus vigil scheduled
Date Published: May 1, 2019A student-organized vigil to unite and support the UNC Charlotte community is planned for 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, in the University’s Halton Arena, located in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center (building 46 on this...
Chancellor stresses spirit of unity
Date Published: May 1, 2019Words cannot adequately express the heartbreak we feel over yesterday’s tragic events, nor can they describe the selfless, overwhelming support you have provided. Even in the midst of UNC Charlotte’s darkest day, our greatest strength--our ability to unify with one heart and a common purpose--shines clearly through.
