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Lavender Graduation: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ achievement
Lavender Graduation is a ceremony held on college campuses nationwide to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied students.
Two-time alumnus Adonis Abdullah focusing on tech success
Technology visionary and alumnus Adonis Abdullah ’21, ’22M.S. is forging ahead on his entrepreneurial journey as co-founder of the startup Hot Route Analytics.
‘The 49th Acre’ wins contest to name Student Outdoor Event Venue and Tailgate Park
After hundreds of submissions from UNC Charlotte students were narrowed down to two, the students voted “The 49th Acre” as the new name for the Student Outdoor Event Venue and Tailgate Park.
Connaughton warns of rising recession risks
Inflation continues to create uncertainty in North Carolina and across the country, with economic conditions shaping up for a potential recession in 2023, according to John Connaughton, director of the North Carolina Economic Forecast.
Spring Commencement bell ringers exemplified 49er spirit
Bell ringers for the 2022 Spring Commencement were Samantha Shefte, Kiran Budhrani and Ryen Boleware; the trio were outstanding student leaders who demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit.

News and Features

Mint Museum featuring works by art professor Lydia Thompson

Charlotte 49ers to add women’s lacrosse

Eight 49ers named to Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list

CLAS faculty recognized for teaching excellence

Two-time Big South Coach of the Year Brandi Fontaine to lead women's soccer

Chancellor, alumni named to 2022 Business North Carolina Power List

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

Elliot Provance '03

Elliot Provance '03

Alumnus, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
A UNC Charlotte degree can open doors. As Director of Collections and Exhibition at Discovery Place Science in Charlotte, Elliot Provance uses his biology degree to inspire curious thinkers.
Devin Yates

Devin Yates

Senior, College of Health and Human Services
While recovering from major war injuries, elite U.S. Army veteran Devin Yates found inspiration to pursue a career helping others recuperate. Devin is an emerging leader on campus, and his story illustrates how UNC Charlotte has remained true to its origins as an institution committed to serving veterans.
Wyatt Shely

Wyatt Shely

Junior, Belk College of Business
Finance major Wyatt Shely came to UNC Charlotte to pursue a successful career in the finance industry. Charlotte’s status as a leading financial center and the University’s strong business opportunities made the Belk College of Business a perfect fit.
Crystal Cruz '17

Crystal Cruz

Alumna, Belk College of Business
UNC Charlotte is a top choice for first-generation students. Crystal Cruz ’17 came to UNC Charlotte where she had the opportunity to realize her dreams of a college education.
Davian Robinson and Robinson Hall

Davian Robinson

Senior, College of Arts + Architecture
Visually impaired Senior Davian Robinson uses dance and choreography to make the most of his opportunities at UNC Charlotte. His unique experiences break down barriers and inspire others.

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