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Bowl bound: Three questions for senior linebacker Jeff Gemmell

December 11, 2019
Senior linebacker Jeff Gemmell reflects on his experiences at UNC Charlotte and the University’s first taste of postseason football.

Economist forecasts continued growth for 2020

December 11, 2019
John Connaughton, Barings Professor of Financial Economics in UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business, stated the nation and state’s economic growth will continue in 2020.

Professor’s augmented reality project brings Levine Museum exhibit to life

December 10, 2019
Associate Professor of Urban Design Ming-Chun Lee has collaborated with the Levine Museum of the New South to integrate augmented reality (AR) technology and GIS mapping into an exhibition about Charlotte neighborhoods, past and present.

Three University alumni honored by Bank of America

December 10, 2019
Three UNC Charlotte alumni were honored recently with the Bank of America Alumni Network Award. This annual award, now in its third year, is sponsored by Bank of America and the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association to recognize alumni employees who have provided superior service to the bank and shown commitment to the community.

Theatre professor to join national board

December 10, 2019
Associate Professor of Theatre CarlosAlexis Cruz will join the 2020 board class for the Network of Ensemble Theaters; he is one of six new board members from across the United States.

Archaeologists discover infants wearing skull helmets, in unique ancient burial practice

December 10, 2019
Two infants unearthed in ancient burial mounds in Salango, Ecuador, were buried wearing helmets crafted from the skulls of other children, in what researchers believe was a unique practice perhaps intended to protect the infants’ souls during their journey to the afterlife.

Unemployment encourages men to seek traditionally female jobs

December 9, 2019
Unemployment significantly increases the odds of men entering jobs traditionally held by women. And, according to new research, some men experience advantages such as earning higher wages and enjoying increased occupational prestige versus previous employment.

Teacher training goes virtual at UNC Charlotte

December 9, 2019
Education students at UNC Charlotte are now using virtual reality (VR) to prepare for real-life classrooms, in a program that looks to reshape the way future teacher candidates learn about how students and teachers interact.

Dance Partners

December 6, 2019
A unique partnership between UNC Charlotte and Charlotte Ballet enables students like Rose Wuertz to earn both a bachelor’s degree in dance and a professional training certificate in dance.

Life-changing events spurred 1,000th 49er Finish graduate to complete his degree

December 5, 2019
Jon Venable will cross the stage during Fall Commencement to accept a bachelor’s degree in geology. This milestone was 20 years in the making, as he left UNC Charlotte in August 1998 just four credit hours shy of finishing.

Researcher helping UNC Charlotte address food insecurity

December 4, 2019
UNC Charlotte Anthropology professor Nicole Peterson has conducted research on the topic of food insecurity within the greater Charlotte area. But when the Jamil Niner Student Pantry opened on campus in 2014, Peterson decided to conduct her research closer to home.

Chancellor and Lisa Lewis Dubois recognized for commitment to Charlotte

December 4, 2019
UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip L. Dubois and First Lady Lisa Lewis Dubois were honored recently by Mayor Vi Lyles for their leadership, dedication and service to the city of Charlotte.