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Charlotte, Yale School of Public Health research study says annual or biannual COVID-19 boosters optimal for fighting COVID
Updated boosters administered on an annual or biannual basis greatly reduce the long-term risk of infection from endemic COVID-19.
Charlotte Online graduate programs rise in national rankings
The University’s online master’s in education programs are No.1 in North Carolina, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Historian wins national book award for research on women’s role in Dutch Reformed Church
History Department chair Amanda Pipkin recently received the 2022 Best Book Award from the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender.
Charlotte ranks No. 4 in nation for online bachelor’s degrees
UNC Charlotte has strengthened its reputation as one of the nation’s top providers of online education, rising to No. 4 (tie) on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees ranking.

News and Features

Architecture director’s book explores pandemics and the built environment

Senior David Rodriguez honored for civic engagement

Meet Star Watson

Charlotte historian’s essay in book named to The New York Times Best Seller List

Nominations sought for 49ers Athletics Hall of Fame

Dean Brook Muller to depart CoA+A, Lee Gray named interim

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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