General News
‘An American Marriage’ author to deliver TIAA Lecture
New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones tackles the issue of wrongful incarceration in her latest book, “An American Marriage.” She will discuss her research for the book and her creative writing process during the 2019 TIAA Lecture, scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, in the Cone University Center, McKnight Hall. (Note, this is a location change since the initial publication).
Annual UNC Charlotte Center City Literary Festival scheduled
The English Department and UNC Charlotte Center City are teaming up to present a spring festival of literature on Saturday, March 30.
The daytime event will feature a variety of children’s storytelling, organizations and fun creativity stations for kids. In the evening, award-winning authors Tony Earley, Hannah Dela Cruz Abrams, Patrice Gopo and Allison Hutchcraft will hold readings, discussions and book signings.
Lisa Lewis Dubois inducted into Women’s History Hall of Fame
Lisa Lewis Dubois is among the newest inductees of the Women’s History Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes women in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region who have made significant contributions civically, socially and politically.
Crowdfunding projects continue to seek support
A garden for autistic children, lab coats for new nursing graduates and scholarships for legacy students are among the latest round of spring crowdfunding projects that the UNC Charlotte community can support. Crowdfund UNC Charlotte is an online platform that helps University faculty, staff and students fund unique projects.
2019 Analytics Frontiers conference to focus on ethics, bias in artificial intelligence
The UNC Charlotte College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) and Data Science Initiative (DSI) will host the fifth annual
Review the latest ‘Chancellor’s Fast Five’
The Chancellor’s “Fast Five” update provides the campus community a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the projects and priorities that occupy the chancellor’s time and attention.
University hosting first- and second-round games for NCAA Women’s Tournament
UNC Charlotte, in conjunction with the University of South Carolina, will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament in Halton Arena:
Friday, March 22
South Carolina vs. Belmont 1:45 p.m.
Florida State vs. Bucknell 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 24
Time to be determined after Friday’s games
University graduate programs recognized in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 list of Best Graduate Schools rankings are out, and once again, UNC Charlotte recorded a number of superlatives.
University opening public elementary school in August 2019
A new public elementary school developed, supported and operated by education experts at UNC Charlotte will aim to expand educational opportunities and boost student achievement starting in August 2019.
Oregon’s Brook Muller named dean of the College of Arts + Architecture
Brook Muller, director of the University of Oregon Portland Architecture Program, will become dean of the UNC Charlotte College of Arts + Architecture, effective this September.