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Richard Gundacker, a lieutenant in the UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety Department (PPS), recently received the Office of the Year for Acts of Valor from the UNC System Board of Governors.The Officer of the Year Award for Acts of Valor is given to officers who have, through a conspicuous act or acts, distinguished themselves by bravery, heroism or outstanding courage and have placed the safety and welfare of others above all other considerations.

Steven Rogelberg, professor of Organizational Science, Management and Psychology, shares 10 tips for efficient and effective remote meetings.

Drew Polly, a professor in the UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education, offers tips for parents and caregivers to support students learning from home.

Juliana Marino, program director for the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, offers tips for how everyone can keep their bodies and minds strong when stuck at home.

Social distancing is the chance we have to fight the spread of the virus.

Lyndie Forthofer from the UNC Charlotte Department of Public Health Sciences was a guest on WBTV’s “QC Morning,” where she talked about what surfaces in homes and offices need to be sanitized and how often, in light of the coronavirus. Watch the video to learn more about precautions to take to try to stay healthy.

UNC Charlotte is prioritizing decisions to help protect the health and safety of our 49er community.

Preparing professionals to meet students’ needs in increasingly diverse school systems is the focus of the Master of Education in Urban Education (M.Ed.), and Kyle King aspires to use the degree to empower students of color.

UNC Charlotte social work professor Sonyia Richardson discusses the impact of social distancing and shares recommendations for the days ahead.

It’s been two full years since the first light rail train rolled onto campus, strengthening more than ever the link between UNC Charlotte and the city of Charlotte.