News and Features
Apply to speak at ‘TEDxUNCCharlotte’
Date Published: January 4, 2019UNC Charlotte will host a live TEDx event featuring speakers presenting on the theme, "The Power of You Makes it Possible.”
Urban Roots Lecture to explore beer brewing
Date Published: January 4, 2019“There’s a Garden in My Beer” captures the essence of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Urban Roots Lecture set for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Free Range Brewing.
Nine football players earn post-season recognition
Date Published: January 4, 2019National media outlets Pro Football Focus (PFF) and Phil Steele publications recently recognized Charlotte 49ers players.
Chancellor Dubois among leaders to watch in 2019
Date Published: January 3, 2019UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip L. Dubois is among the business and civic leaders to watch in 2019, according to the Charlotte Business Journal.
49ers football coach adds members to his staff
Date Published: January 2, 2019Charlotte 49ers head football coach Will Healy has announced the first members of his coaching staff since taking the helm of the team.
Use science to conduct better meetings – 8 tips to get started
Date Published: January 2, 2019Most meetings end with attendees wondering what was accomplished. In 2019, leaders everywhere or pretty much anyone who interacts with others should resolve to read “The Surprising Science of Meetings” by UNC Charlotte’s Steven Rogelberg. The Washington Post recently listed it No. 1 for leadership books to watch for in 2019.
Ph.D. student receives national health and disability fellowship
Date Published: December 19, 2018Erin Vinoski Thomas, a fourth year Ph.D. candidate in the UNC Charlotte Department of Public Health Sciences, received the National Association of County and City Health Departments’ (NACCHO) 2018-19 Health and Disability Fellowship.
Walking in a VR Wonderland
Date Published: December 19, 2018Some goggles for sight, a VR delight, Norm frolics through the Niner Wonderland. Happy Holidays from UNC Charlotte. Click 'Read More' to watch the video.
Education professor helps guide national dual language standards
Date Published: December 18, 2018Cato College of Education professor Joan Lachance and a colleague have authored a new publication that will provide educator preparation programs with a set of standards to guide dual language teacher preparation across the county.
Montgomery invited to MLS Combine
Date Published: December 18, 2018Charlotte 49ers men's soccer All-American defender Callum Montgomery recently was invited to the 2019 Adidas Major League Soccer (MLS) Player Combine. He is one of 60 college soccer players invited; the Combine is scheduled for Jan. 3-9 at Orlando City Stadium.
