Faculty/Staff
UNC Charlotte expands digital presence to TikTok
UNC Charlotte will add TikTok to its digital portfolio on Thursday, April 9, using the platform as a key tool for discovery and engagement with prospective students. ApproachManaged by University Communications, the account will focus on high-impact, student-centered storytelling that authentically reflects the energy, pride and differentiators of the Charlotte experience. The University will first […]
Shaping stronger student-athletes: How Kameron Roach ’23 supports Niners beyond competition
Kameron Roach knows what it takes to succeed on the court and in the classroom. She was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll four times at the University of Kentucky, where she played women’s basketball for three seasons. With two years of eligibility remaining, she transferred to UNC Charlotte, earning a master’s degree in […]
University mourns death of FM’s Bernard Morris
Bernard Morris, building environmental technician in custodial operations, died Sunday, March 8. He joined UNC Charlotte in February 2024. Throughout his tenure, Morris took pride in his work and was known for his dedication and precision. Whites Mortuary is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
UNC Charlotte adopts digital accessibility policy to align with ADA standards
The ADA requires that state and local governments provide individuals with disabilities with effective communication, reasonable modifications and an equal opportunity to participate in or benefit from their services, programs, and activities. While this requirement is not new, all public entities—including UNC Charlotte—are required to adopt the WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility technical standards by […]
Boost your workplace impact with April’s Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops
Registration is open for the April 2026 Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops, a professional development series designed and led by UNC Charlotte’s human resources learning and organizational development team. This month’s sessions focus on self-accoutability, maximizing productivity and facilitating successful meetings—three essential skills for thriving in today’s workplace. All workshops take place in Colvard Building, […]
Martin named director of emergency management
Kevin Martin ’97 has been named the director of emergency management at UNC Charlotte, effective Monday, March 16. He served in an interim capacity for this role from July 2024. He reports to Associate Vice Chancellor for Safety and Security Chris Gonyar. “I have been proud to work alongside Kevin for the past 10 years,” […]
Faculty GOLD Awards honor everyday impact
The inaugural UNC Charlotte Faculty GOLD Awards celebrate the everyday ways faculty support, uplift and inspire one another. Rooted in appreciation and peer recognition, the awards are open to all faculty across all ranks, including adjunct faculty. They highlight the meaningful contributions that help build a strong, connected academic community. From checking in on a […]
University mourns death of Parking and Transportation’s Corey Mathis
Corey Mathis, administrative support specialist in parking and transportation, died Tuesday, March 10. A dedicated member of the business services team, Mathis served UNC Charlotte for 11 years. His dependability as third shift communication center representative in PaTS was vital to maintaining operations during overnight hours, where he consistently supported the campus community with professionalism […]
University mourns death of Financial Services’ Larry Barfield
Larry Barfield, stockroom manager for receiving and stores, died Friday, March 6. A dedicated member of the financial services team, Barfield served UNC Charlotte for more than 30 years. Throughout his tenure, Barfield was known for his reliability, strong work ethic and deep commitment to supporting the campus community. A proud Niner, he was an […]
Facilities Management welcomes two new leaders
Facilities management is adding two new leaders to its leadership team. Chad Carwein has been appointed campus sustainability officer, and Kent Reid has been named senior director of planning, design, and construction and university architect. Both appointments take effect March 23.Championing sustainability: Chad Carwein Carwein joins UNC Charlotte with more than a decade of experience […]