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DeAndrea Salvador ’13 is making an impact by educating low-income families on how to reduce energy poverty.

Resounding Resistance UNC Charlotte Students Give Voice to Professor’s Research of Holocaust Defiance By Meg Whalen Photos by Amy Hart, Toby Schuetze and Hanna Wondmagegn On the streets of Budapest, Hungary, where Matthew Johnson grew up, physical reminders of the Holocaust are prevalent. There are the memorials to Raoul Wallenberg, who sacrificed his life to […]

Building the Future from the Stands: The $1.7 Million Legacy of Ken Braswell For 37 years, a familiar face could be found in the stands of nearly every Charlotte 49ers athletic event. Whether it was the intensity of a soccer match, the fast-paced action of basketball or the strategic play of his beloved softball, Ken […]

The R1 Anniversary: One Year of Elite Status One year ago, Charlotte joined the top 3% of research universities globally. This Carnegie R1 designation isn’t just a badge; it’s the fuel for federal grants, elite talent, and the city’s economic future. See the Full Story The Entrepreneur’s Foundation: From Alumnus to CEO  Alumnus Miguel Avila […]

Merging culture, history and education, Springbreak Watches (SPGBK) is no longer just a “brand to watch”—it is a national phenomenon. What started with a $1,500 investment and a dream in a UNC Charlotte MBA classroom has exploded into a retail powerhouse.