News and Features

UNC Charlotte faculty member and alumna Dina Massachi ’15 M.A. has followed a long and winding road to build her extensive knowledge and understanding of L. Frank Baum, author of the enduring classic, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and all its challenges for students, 16 undergraduate scholars have found a supportive research home in Chemistry Professor Dan Rabinovich’s lab group.

A unique initiative created by the Cato College of Education and Kannapolis City Schools has been recognized as an Exemplary Partnership by the National Association for Professional Development Schools.

Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber is among 255 faculty, staff and students newly inducted into Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) as the chapter celebrates its 40th anniversary at UNC Charlotte.

The city of Charlotte often is cited as a leading city for startup ventures, and UNC Charlotte is playing a key role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

In December 2020 and January 2021, the Division of Student Affairs hosted two virtual Student Feedback Sessions to give undergraduates a space to share personal, open-ended feedback on their holistic UNC Charlotte experience as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Assistant Professor of Dance Tamara Williams is one of six recipients of the 2021 Emerging Creators Fellowships from the Arts & Science Council.

Jeff Michael, director of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute for nearly two decades, is leaving that position to become North Carolina’s next deputy secretary for natural resources in the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Lowe’s and UNC Charlotte announce that Lowe’s has donated $1.5 million to the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) to strengthen UNC Charlotte’s position as a leading technology hub and talent provider for Lowe’s, the Charlotte region and beyond.

While it isn’t always possible to pay back the generosity shown toward us, we can always pay it forward by donating to a cause that’s important to us! #NinerNationGives, our University’s annual 49-hours of giving event, is the perfect opportunity for you to give back to UNC Charlotte from April 7-9. 

Alex Gomes has been accepted into the 2021 Diversity in Arts Leadership (DIAL) internship program established by Americans for the Arts.

The Charlotte 49ers football team, under the leadership of head coach Will Healy, will play this year’s spring game at noon, Saturday, April 24, in Richardson Stadium. This event will be open to the public with stadium seating of 3,890 in accordance with current state health guidelines that call for limited capacity and social distancing. Face coverings will be required.