General News
Update on Coronavirus
The University is currently monitoring the case of coronavirus in Wake County, North Carolina, and the situation nationally and globally. In light of the evolving situation, the University has taken additional action in some areas. Review the information below.What the University is doing:
Doctoral student to serve as ambassador for national organization
UNC Charlotte biology doctoral student Nicole Stott has been selected as a graduate student ambassador for the American Physiological Society (APS).
Graduate student receives international honor
Krystal Turner ’14,’19 M.A. recently was named Outstanding Entry-Level Student by the Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International. The society promotes scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership, advocacy and excellence in counseling.
Healy ‘Dancing with the Stars’ for local fundraiser
Charlotte 49ers head football coach Will Healy is among the local celebrities who are participating in Saturday’s Dancing with the Stars Charlotte Gala, which will raise funds for the Charlotte Ballet and six area charitable organizations.
By the Numbers: Providing the Region’s Talent Pipeline
As a leader in workforce development, the University’s connection with the region is stronger than ever.
National political conventions topic for Personally Speaking
Suzanne Leland, professor of Political Science and Public Administration, will discuss her co-authored book, “American Cities and the Politics of Party Conventions” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, at UNC Charlotte Center City. This public presentation is part of the Personally Speaking lecture series.
Political Science researcher receives Harshini V. De Silva Award
Suzanne Leland, a core faculty member of the Public Policy Ph.D. program and professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, is the 2020 recipient of the Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award.
Artist to gather messages for next president
Artist Sheryl Oring will bring her project, “I Wish to Say,” to UNC Charlotte for three sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, March 11-12.
Charlotte 49ers send record three players to NFL Combine
A school-record three Charlotte 49ers have been invited to the 2020 NFL Combine, taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Offensive lineman Cameron Clark, defensive end Alex Highsmith and running back Benny LeMay all earned invites after leading Charlotte to its best season ever and the school’s first bowl appearance.
Four UNC Charlotte women recognized by Charlotte Business Journal
Amy Wartham, director of corporate training at UNC Charlotte, and alumnae Sallie Jarosz ’82, Cristi Lewis ’96 and Angelica Srivoraphan ’10 were among the individuals honored at this year’s Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ) Women in Business Awards event held Tuesday, Feb. 24.This annual awards program, now in its 24th year, honors 25 outstanding businesswomen from the region who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities in the past year.