General News
Alumni Association honors six individuals at annual awards ceremony
The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association bestowed its 2024 Alumni Awards to six outstanding individuals for their service to their professions, communities and the University Friday, March 1, at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
CCI’s Manuel Pérez Quiñones elected to board of directors of Computing Research Association
Manuel Pérez Quiñones, a professor in the Department of Software and Information Systems in the College of Computing and Informatics, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Computing Research Association, one of the nation’s most influential computing research and policy nonprofit organizations.
In-state tuition remains flat for 8th consecutive year for in-state undergraduates
UNC Charlotte’s tuition will remain unchanged for resident undergraduate students for the eighth consecutive year. Additionally, fees have been adjusted to result in an overall net decrease of $5 for all students. The UNC Board of Governors approved the tuition and fee schedule Thursday, Feb. 29.
Charlotte’s Belk College receives national Inspiring Programs in Business Award
UNC Charlotte has received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in Business Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine for the Doctorate in Business Administration in the Belk College of Business.
Spring Commencement Ceremonies scheduled for May 10 and 11
The 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies will take place in Halton Arena on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Friday, May 10, 10 a.m.
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Three Charlotte students nominated for Truman Scholarship
Three UNC Charlotte students from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the Belk College of Business are nominees for the prestigious Truman Scholarship. All three students are also members of the Honors College.
JELD-WEN CEO Bill Christensen delivers C-Suite talk
Under Bill Christensen’s leadership as CEO, global building products manufacturer JELD-WEN has embarked on a transformation journey to accelerate business performance across its operations in 15 countries. The Charlotte-headquartered company, which primarily manufactures windows and doors, is focused on reenergizing the family-oriented culture that made it special when it was founded more than 60 years ago in Oregon.
An all-campus approach to student mental health services
Traditionally, university counseling centers shoulder the bulk of student mental health support services. However, at UNC Charlotte, where the student population exceeds 30,000, the approach to mental health care extends campuswide.
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Former Charlotte Mayor Harvey B. Gantt shares lessons on leadership and accomplishing great things
Headlining Niner Nation King Week on Jan. 18 was distinguished Charlotte architect, civil rights leader and public servant Harvey B. Gantt, Charlotte’s first Black mayor. During a Q&A-style presentation to a standing-room-only McKnight Hall audience, Mayor Gantt shared thoughts and lessons from his remarkable life as well as about leadership and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy.