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Belk College faculty researching ethical behaviors to teach leadership

October 8, 2020
Researchers at UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business are at the forefront of studying tenets of ethical leadership to foster better decision-making skills.

Africana Studies researcher’s book continues to win acclaim

October 8, 2020
UNC Charlotte Africana Studies associate professor Oscar de la Torre’s first book continues to garner awards, now recognized with two best book prizes and one honorable mention award.

Campus lab proves critical for tracking, testing and tracing coronavirus

October 8, 2020
In a Cameron Hall laboratory, COVID-19 tests administered by the Student Health Center are being processed to provide answers to those tested.

ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi to deliver 10th annual Chancellor's Speaker Series

October 7, 2020
Tom Rinaldi, one of ESPN’s most prominent correspondents and storytellers, will deliver the 10th annual Chancellor’s Speaker Series presentation, which is part of the annual UNC Charlotte Civic Series presented by Bank of America.

University remembers lasting legacy of Mary Harper

October 6, 2020
Mary T. Harper, Ph.D., who played an important role in mentoring and teaching students at UNC Charlotte, developing African American studies at the University and in preserving the African American story in the Charlotte community, died on Oct. 1, 2020.

Professor advocates for literacy, leadership for girls and women through scholarship and mentorship

October 6, 2020
Janaka Bowman Lewis is passionate about using her voice to help girls and women find their own voices, in the classroom and in the greater community.

Professor earns top award from American Public Health Association

October 6, 2020
Associate Professor Rob Cramer, Ph.D., of the UNC Charlotte Department of Public Health Sciences is the recipient of the 2020 American Public Health Association Award for Excellence, presented annually since 1987 to a living individual for exceptionally meritorious contributions to the improvement of the health of people.

Four takeaways from inaugural Belk College Dean’s Leadership Series.

October 5, 2020
Charlotte-based business leaders Latesha Byrd ‘12, CEO and founder, Byrd Career Consulting; Mike Freno, president and head of investments, Barings; Omar Jorge Peña, CEO, Compare Foods; and Craig Parkin, senior managing director, TIAA, participated in the inaugural installment of the virtual Dean’s Leadership Series on Monday, Sept. 28.

Vote early at Belk Gym starting Oct. 15

October 5, 2020
UNC Charlotte’s Belk Gym is a convenient early voting site at which students, faculty, staff and members of the public can cast their ballots.

Students, alum make Charlotte Inno’s “Under 25’ list

October 1, 2020
 UNC Charlotte is well-represented on the 2020 Charlotte Inno’s “Under 25” list of young tech leaders. These “most promising and notable entrepreneurs” include:

Theatre professor’s work wins National Theater Project award

October 1, 2020
The Nouveau Sud Circus Project, founded and directed by Associate Professor of Theatre CarlosAlexis Cruz, has received one of 10 2020 National Theater Project Awards given by the New England Foundation for the Arts.

IEE, NSFS to host Tamika Mallory for virtual event

September 30, 2020
The Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement (IEE) and New Student & Family Services (NSFS) invite the UNC Charlotte community to a “Conversation with Tamika Mallory” at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7.