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Water from Fire: Collectively making music from the heart

May 1, 2020
John Woodall ’14 and Kevin Brawley ’13 met at UNC Charlotte. They were pursuing bachelor degrees in music, developed a mutual respect for each other’s abilities and became fast friends.

Virtual Sing-along

May 1, 2020
Not deterred by social distance, Musical Theatre students came together virtually to share the gift of music.

UNC Charlotte Day of Remembrance

April 29, 2020
Join us today as we remember the one year anniversary of April 30 and honor the lives lost and all those affected.

A new Era begins

April 28, 2020
A message from Michael Wilson '93, Search Committee Chair

Faculty reflect on National Poetry Month

April 28, 2020
As National Poetry Month comes to a close, social distancing measures continue. Meanwhile, UNC Charlotte poets will keep thinking and writing about the impact of times like these on the human spirit.

Students recognized for service, leadership and academics

April 27, 2020
Eleven outstanding students were recently honored at the annual University Honor and Awards Ceremony, held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.

COA+A launches virtual gallery

April 27, 2020
The College of Arts + Architecture has launched a virtual gallery to  celebrate graduating seniors in applied art.

Virtual remembrance to mark first anniversary of April 30, 2019

April 27, 2020
As the first anniversary of last year’s campus shooting approaches, UNC Charlotte has planned a virtual remembrance to honor Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, who lost their lives, the four students injured and all those affected.

Two 49ers drafted by NFL, a third signs as a free agent

April 27, 2020
Charlotte 49ers Alex Highsmith and Cameron Clark were selected in the third and fourth rounds of the NFL Draft, respectively. Highsmith, a defensive end, was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers and Clark, an offensive lineman, by the New York Jets.Running back Bennie LeMay signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.

5 Cool Things

April 23, 2020
Botanically virtual, NinerNationCares and free leadership webinars.

Commissioners proclaim April 30 ‘A Day of Remembrance’

April 23, 2020
Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners declares April 30, 2020, “A Day of Remembrance” to mark the one-year anniversary of campus shooting.

Niner Nation continues to answer the call to help current students

April 23, 2020
The response to the Student Emergency Fund from Niner Nation has been remarkable, but there are still hundreds of students on the waitlist for funding and that number grows every day.