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“Subcritical,” a display of new photographs, paintings, sculptures and video installation by UNC Charlotte’s Marek Ranis, explores the power, patterns and beauty of rock cracking — a foundational process shaping the planet and unexpectedly responding to climate change.  This exhibit, in celebration of Earth Month, will be on display at Hodges Taylor (located in The Rail […]

Heartland Contracting LLC, the construction team responsible for the UNC Charlotte Remembrance Memorial, was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the State Building Commission in the category of excellence in construction. The award was presented during the annual state construction conference on March 6. The permanent campus memorial honors two students who lost their lives, […]

UNC Charlotte officials recently opened the CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City alongside entrepreneurs, innovators, corporate leaders and community members. “CO-LAB is more than just a space — it’s a catalyst,” said Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. “It’s where entrepreneurs and innovators can access the expertise of UNC Charlotte and work together to tackle real-world […]

Did you know that the Office of Sustainability organizes sustainability in the curriculum workshops for faculty? Each spring for the past 10 years, UNC Charlotte faculty have led multi-day workshops to help colleagues network across disciplines, share ideas and discover new resources and pathways to incorporate sustainability into their courses. What is the benefit for […]

Did you know that UNC Charlotte has started collecting paper towels for composting at certain locations on campus? The program, operated by recycling staff, the Office of Sustainability and building environmental services, began in the Fretwell Building in January 2024. After a year collecting paper towels and information from Fretwell Building users, the program is […]

UNC Charlotte hosted a delegation from Fort Bragg to demonstrate how the University’s cutting-edge academic research could benefit the military’s need for technological innovation to enhance national security. Representatives from U.S. Army Forces Command, XVIII Airborne Corps and 1st Special Forces Command visited the University Friday, Feb. 28; they included Maj. Gen. Lawrence Ferguson, commanding […]

UNC Charlotte’s Dontá L. Wilson Residence Hall has achieved a rating of two Green Globes from the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes for New Construction program. The Green Building Initiative’s evaluation covers environmental sustainability, health and wellness of future tenants and resilient design and practices. The University’s latest Green Globes rating demonstrates excellent progress in […]

J.P. Barfield, chair of the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences, is a recognized researcher in the field of disability and Paralympic sports. Recently, he interviewed wheelchair rugby athletes for his research project on Para sport concussions. “With the chairs making such forceful contact, athletes can experience whiplash,” said Barfield. “Unlike other sports, […]

In a period of heightened uncertainty, UNC Charlotte financial economist John Connaughton puts the chance of a return of inflation in 2025 at 60-40 and the prospect of a recession at 30-70. “For 2025, there are some big questions,” Connaughton said. “What will be the effect of the new administration? Will there be a recession […]

Annabelle Hill, a Levine Scholar and member of the Honors College, is a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship. “Annabelle has capitalized on all the opportunities available to her at Charlotte, from research and study abroad to internships and leadership positions on campus,” said Andrew Keener, assistant director for nationally competitive awards and advising in […]