General News
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.
TEDxUNCCharlotte event available via live stream
Individuals unable to secure a ticket to attend the inaugural TEDxUNCCharlotte event on Friday, March 22, will be able to view the presentations via live stream.
The Office of University Communications is providing live stream coverage of the talks between 12:30 and 5 p.m.
Twelve speakers will deliver presentations on the topic “The Power of You Makes It Possible.”
Alumnus named Music Teacher of Excellence
Kevin Brawley ’13, an alumnus of the Department of Music, has been named a 2019 Music Teacher of Excellence by the Country Music Association Foundation. Brawley was one of 30 music teachers nationally to receive recognition “for their commitment to shaping the next generation through music.” He will be presented the award formally at a ceremony on April 30 in Nashville, Tennessee. The honor also comes with a $5,000 prize ($2,500 for classroom needs and $2,500 unrestricted).