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North Carolina’s economic forecast: steady growth for 2021

December 10, 2020
Belk College of Business Economist John Connaughton says 2021 represents the first year of an economic comeback.

Taking on a pandemic: A campus-wide effort to help control COVID-19

December 9, 2020
An integrated system of diagnostic and care services help control COVID-19 on campus.

Campus COVID-19 effort provides valuable experience for UNC Charlotte students

December 9, 2020
Through campus mitigation efforts, undergraduate and graduate students gained valuable hands-on experience that will inform their future research opportunities and career paths.

Gov. Cooper announces Modified Stay-at-Home Order for North Carolina

December 9, 2020
The order requires individuals to stay home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day and takes effect Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. It remains in place until at least Jan. 8, 2021.

Levine Scholars Program staff member receives award of excellence

December 9, 2020
Abey T. Dessie, associate director of UNC Charlotte’s Levine Scholars Program, recently received the Chris Murphy Award of Excellence from the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Creative writing professor’s work a ‘Best Book to Give This Year’

December 8, 2020
The New York Times Book Review has included “All God’s Children,” by English Associate Professor Aaron Gwyn, on its list of The Best Books to Give This Year.

University offering COVID-19 exit testing ahead of winter break

December 7, 2020
COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Dec. 17, Friday, Dec. 18, and Monday, Dec. 21, to UNC Charlotte employees and students ahead of the winter break.

Tyriq Harris named semifinalist for Wuerffel Trophy

December 7, 2020
Charlotte 49ers redshirt senior defensive end Tyriq Harris is one of nine semifinalists for the Wuerffel Trophy, college football's premier award for community service. This honor is presented annually to the Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.

Education professor earns top honor in foreign language education

December 3, 2020
For the second time in the last four years, a UNC Charlotte professor has earned one of the nation’s top honors in foreign language education.

Regional Emmy Award nominations for University Communications

December 3, 2020
Two members of the Digital Media team from UNC Charlotte’s Office of University Communications have been nominated for a regional Emmy Award for videos profiling undergraduate and graduate students.

Niner Nation answers the call

December 3, 2020
The Jamil Niner Student Pantry is fully stocked for the first time, thanks to the generosity displayed by Niner Nation during this year’s #GivingTuesday campaign.

UNC Charlotte Safety students encourage checking for vehicle recalls before the holidays

December 2, 2020
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), about 1 in 5 vehicles in North Carolina have open safety recalls. Manufacturers fix these defects for free, but many car owners are not aware they may have a recall, potentially risking their safety and additional damage to their vehicle.