Budget Passed by General Assembly, Funds Enrollment Growth, Salaries, Data Science
The North Carolina state budget that was approved by the General Assembly Aug. 2 provides funding for three of UNC Charlotte’s top priorities for the recent legislative session: a salary increase for SPA staff, continued enrollment growth funding, and financial support for the University’s important Data Science and Business Analytics initiative.
Charlotte Engineering Early College High School Starts Aug. 25
UNC Charlotte's and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' early college high school will open its doors for the first time on Monday, Aug. 25. Charlotte Engineering Early College High School will be the first of its kind in Mecklenburg County for an innovative educational concept that has been growing in popularity across North Carolina.
Legacy: The Next Generation of 49ers
Father and daughter 49ers, alumni Charles Simms, '81, and Sara Simms, '12, talk about their lasting connection to UNC Charlotte.
A Bird's Eye View: New Video Shows Aerial Shots of Campus
The latest video to depict the expansive beauty of UNC Charlotte's campus does so from above. The footage, captured by First in Flight Media via drone technology, is the first of its kind for UNC Charlotte.
Personally Speaking Series to Feature Four CLAS Authors
The middle class meltdown, the transformative effect of Apostle Paul upon Christianity, President Lincoln’s relationship with the U.S. colored troops and portrayals of slavery in children’s literature are provocative topics being featured in the 2014-15 Personally Speaking Series.
Four researchers from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences will reveal the stories behind their books during the lecture series, co-sponsored by the college and J. Murrey Atkins Library. Each talk is free and starts at 6:30 p.m., with a reception following.
The 2014-15 speakers are:
Facilities Management Receives Award for Excellence
The nation’s top educational facilities organization, APPA, recently presented its 2014 APPA Award for Excellence in Facilities Management to UNC Charlotte at its meeting in San Diego, Calif. Phil Jones, associate vice chancellor, facilities management, accepted the honor on behalf of the University.