General News

COA+A faculty featured in ‘Schools Respond to the Pandemic’

Faculty from the College of Arts + Architecture (CoA+A) will lead the online discussion, “Schools Respond to the Pandemic,” hosted by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) at 4 p.m., Friday, April 3. This discussion is part of a series presented by the ACSA as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak called “Pivot to Online Learning.”

Children’s literacy advocate receives Holshouser Award

Mark West, who has devoted his 35-year career at UNC Charlotte to advancing children’s literacy, is a recipient of the Governor James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service.

Niner Nation rises to the challenges of our community

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A message from Chancellor Dubois.

UNC Charlotte creates two funds to assist students

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The University has created two funds, the UNC Charlotte Emergency Relief Fund and the Jamil Niner Student Pantry Fund, to aid students facing challenges related to COVID-19.

Atkins Library collecting campus COVID stories

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UNC Charlotte students, staff and faculty members who are interested in sharing their personal experiences during the coronavirus outbreak can participate in a project led by the Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives.

The Quiet Mentor

Chancellor Philip L. Dubois has provided a steadying hand, listening ear and thoughtful advice to the University’s student body presidents.

Suicide prevention during COVID-19

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Public health researchers share their perspective on an important issue.

Pitching in for protection: 3-D printing addresses health care challenge

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Faculty members from three UNC Charlotte colleges are teaming up to use 3-D printers to produce protective shields designed to extend the life of the disposable face masks used by health care workers combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

The psychology of noncompliance with health care advisories

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Why do people ignore medical advice that could save their lives? Richard McAnulty, associate professor of Psychological Science, offers reasons.

Tips to help faculty with online instruction

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Faculty overwhelmed with the University’s move to remote delivery of instruction can look to the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) for resources, and colleagues from Writing, Rhetoric and Digital Studies also offer suggestions.