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Charlotte expert Andy Bobyarchick answers questions about earthquakes
February’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey claimed over 55,000 lives and caused devastation in the region. Are the Carolinas at risk for anything more than a mild earthquake? Andy Bobyarchick, associate professor of geography and earth sciences, answers some commonly asked questions.
2023 Women’s History Month events scheduled
Celebrate Women’s History Month at UNC Charlotte.
Bank failure prompts questions on inflation, interest rate hikes
Belk College of Business issues First Quarter North Carolina Economic Forecast; the recent Silicon Valley Bank closure by regulators is the latest shockwave through the financial system, which adds another level of complexity as the Federal Reserve fights inflation.
University joins Charlotte SHOUT! as Ideas Pillar sponsor
For the first time, UNC Charlotte is a partner in presenting Charlotte SHOUT!, which will invigorate Uptown Charlotte, bringing performances, installations, food trucks, interactive art and engaging conversations to plazas and venues in the center city.
Charlotte researcher Liyue Fan is exploring solutions to protect data privacy
The most important digital currency in ecommerce is data. As personal information is collected and shared, risks to individual privacy climb, and UNC Charlotte computer scientist Liyue Fan is researching novel ways to better protect individuals’ personal data.
Dale F. Halton remembered as a trailblazer, friend and loyal 49ers fan
On March 21, UNC Charlotte lost an enthusiastic champion, generous benefactor and supportive friend with the death of Dale F. Halton.

News and Features

Botanical Gardens to hold annual Spring Plant Sale

Meet Alexa Schoubert

Charlotte researcher explores ideas about death for Personally Speaking

Architecture professor appointed to historic landmarks commission

Geographer receives national award for mentoring students, colleagues

Researchers highlight new strategies in fight against cancer

Events

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Faculty Spotlights

Thomas Marshall
Lecturer of Risk Management and Insurance
Drawing on an extensive insurance career, Marshall is inspiring the next generation of insurance professionals through his teaching.
Terry Shirley Jr.
Senior Lecturer of Geography and Earth Sciences
Shirley’s passion for meteorology is so infectious that his students credit him with making learning a breeze.
Jennifer Webb
Associate Professor of Psychological Science
Webb believes discussion fosters learning, and strives to share her knowledge in ways that create a fun and engaging learning environment.
James Franki
Associate Professor of Studio Art
Franki, one of the country’s leading authorities on coin and medal design, pours his love of design into every student helping them build successful careers in the creative economy.
Oscar Lansen
Teaching Professor of History
Lansen strives to bring history to life by extending beyond the textbook focusing on experiential learning.

Research

Urban mosquito project
Researchers at UNC Charlotte and the Mecklenburg County Health Department are collaborating on a study to determine which factors in the environment lead to hotspots of mosquito activity.
Understanding wildfire spread
Researchers from UNC Charlotte’s Fire Safety Engineering Technology program and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) are burning building materials and wildland vegetation to study wind-driven wildfire embers to understand the risks involved when embers from wildfires spread.
Investigating Multimodal Transportation
UNC Charlotte receives $7.7 million federal grant for transportation research to improve efficiency and relieve urban congestion.
Students Address Economic Mobility
Geography undergraduate students Jamal Covington and Devin Martin have devised a way for neighborhood residents to use mobile devices to report community issues.

Student Spotlights

Nicholas Rawling

Class of 2022: Nicholas Rawlings

Dual Master's Degrees, CoA+A and CCI
Passion, Exhaustion, Fulfillment
"Every design problem presents a unique set of challenges which, in turn, provides new opportunities to learn and grow with each new project."
Victoria Mulvihill

Class of 2022: Victoria Mulvihill

Systems Engineering, William States Lee College of Engineering
Growth, Leader, Dedicated
"I love the opportunity that a degree in systems engineering provides within any industry. Systems engineering is a blend of data analysis, optimization, engineering design, project management, and economics that are all necessary for running a project."
Erin Del Giudice and her daughter

Class of 2022: Erin Del Giudice

M.A. in History, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Productive, Instructive, Respectful
"I chose UNC Charlotte in part because of the University’s location but also the strength of the History Department and the wide array of historical fields studied by the history professors."
Unique Norward

Class of 2022: Unique Norward

K-6 Elementary Education, Cato College of Education
Uplifting, Opportunities, Growth
"The thing that I am most excited about in teaching is the growth I get to see in my students. I enjoy knowing that whether it is academic, social or behavioral growth, I get to make a positive difference in my students' lives."
Isabella Gargano

Class of 2022: Isabella Gargano

Health Systems Management, College of Health and Human Services
Fruitful, Engaging, Fulfilling
"I want to have the education and leadership skills necessary to improve health care quality and access here in Charlotte. "

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