NSA CYBER SECURITY DESIGNATION, AI RESEARCH COUNCIL, SUMMER INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP, FIRST-GENERATION AWARDS AND MORE

February 10, 2025
Categories: Niner Insider
Photo: Woodward All in C Aerial Shot

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research

UNC Charlotte recently was redesignated by the U.S. National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity for Cyber Research through 2030. Charlotte is one of only 93 universities in the U.S. to hold this designation.

what you need to know: faculty and staff

  • Academic Affairs Weekly Digest: Learn more about and register for the Zoom, “How to Implement the Quantitative/Data and Engagement across Perspectives Competencies into any Major or Course,” along with other important announcements in this week’s news digest.
  • AI Research Council: A new AI Research Council, composed of representatives from all academic colleges and several administrative units, will evaluate and make recommendations for strengthening the University’s research infrastructure to support the use of artificial intelligence.
  • Supervisors and Managers: Looking to enhance your critical leadership skills as a supervisor and manager? Learn more about human resources’ new certificate program, “LEADing What’s Next,” a cohort-based leadership development curriculum designed specifically for Charlotte supervisors and managers.
  • Nominations Open: The Student Employment Office is accepting nominations through Friday, March 14, for the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Award.
  • 49er ID Reminder: Remember to carry your 49er ID (mobile or physical) on campus as it is your backup credential for entering/exiting gated lots and decks, as well as locked academic buildings and classrooms.

what you need to know: students

  • Summer Internship Scholarship: Students who have an unpaid summer internship and need financial assistance are encouraged to apply for a Summer Internship Scholarship between Monday, Feb. 17, and Friday, April 11; applicants must have an internship offer.
  • First-Gen Excellence Awards: Applications for the Spring First-Generation Excellence Awards are open through Monday, Feb. 24, for first-generation graduating seniors. Applications are based on self-nominations for the Community Impact and Golden Achievement Academic awards.
  • Free STI, HIV Testing: UNC Charlotte provides confidential and free STI and HIV screening services for students, courtesy of community testing partners as  part of Mecklenburg County’s “Getting to Zero Initiative.” No appointment is needed for testing in the Popp Martin Student Union.
  • Desk Assistant Applications: The 2025-26 desk assistant application is open until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 2, on eRezlife. Visit the DA employment webpage for more information on the position and how to apply!
  • 49er ID Reminder: Remember to carry your 49er ID (mobile or physical) on campus as it is your backup credential for entering/exiting gated lots and decks, as well as locked academic buildings and classrooms.

event spotlight

Personally Speaking Series 2024-25

UNC Charlotte professors  Amber Knight and Joshua Miller explore non-invasive prenatal genetic testing in an upcoming Personally Speaking Series event at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room. Register today.

Upcoming events: students

  • Great Decisions Series: Register for “India: Between China, the West and the Global South ” scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, presented by Ritika Prasad, associate professor of history at UNC Charlotte. The lecture is part of the 2025 Great Decisions lecture series.
  • Green Dot Training: Register for Green Dot Training from 5 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, to learn to recognize, react and prevent interpersonal violence at UNC Charlotte.
  • Personally Speaking Series: UNC Charlotte professors Amber Knight and Joshua Miller explore non-invasive prenatal genetic testing in an upcoming Personally Speaking Series event at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room. Space is limited; register today.
  • QPR Training Session: Question, Persuade, Refer is a suicide prevention training that teaches individuals to recognize the warning signs of suicide. The next QPR virtual training is from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21. 

Additional news, events and announcements: faculty and Staff

  • Great Decisions Series: Register for “India: Between China, the West and the Global South” scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, presented by Ritika Prasad, associate professor of history at UNC Charlotte. The lecture is part of the 2025 Great Decisions lecture series.
  • Community-based Research Course: urbanCORE invites community-engaged faculty to register for an information session on Sarah Powell’s new course, “Intro to Community-based Research.” This one-credit-hour research methods course may be useful for students embarking on community-engaged projects, courses or majors.
  • Community-engaged Teaching: urbanCORE invites faculty interested in community-engaged teaching to register for a virtual conversation with Erin Washburn, professor of reading and elementary education, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24.
  • OneIT Maintenance: Learn about the maintenance work that the Office of OneIT will complete from Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 20.
  • urbanCORE Open Door: Mark your calendar for the Urban Institute and urbanCORE Open Door from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 11. Connect with colleagues, explore collaboration opportunities and unwind in a casual setting. Enjoy light refreshments, beer and wine at Sycamore Hall. For questions, contact Vicki Fortney.

only at charlotte

Excellence in Leadership Awards 2025

Ten outstanding alumni recently received Excellence in Leadership Awards for their contributions to their professions and communities from UNC Charlotte’s Black Alumni Chapter at a ceremony in the Popp Martin Student Union.

around campus

Charlotte Sales Network at Bank of America Stadium

Sixteen members of the Charlotte Sales Network, a student organization that provides Niners with sales career development resources, went to Bank of America Stadium to meet and network with three sales managers. The group toured the facilities, including luxury suites, and learned about the process of managing accounts for professional sports and major events. 

Show us your 49er spirit

Niner spirit at the Mebane Early Literacy Summit

A few Niners showing off their spirit at the Mebane Early Literacy Summit presented by the Cato College of Education.
 
Submit your 49er spirit photo to NinerInsider@charlotte.edu.

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