General News

Six finalists named for Charlotte’s 2023 Teaching Excellence Awards
Creating supportive learning environments that enable students to succeed is a hallmark of Charlotte faculty members, and this year’s nominees for the University’s teaching excellence awards exemplify that commitment.

Remembering 9/11
UNC Charlotte’s campus is home to a piece of 9/11 history, helping the community honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost 22 years ago at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and aboard United Airlines Flight 93.
A steel section from Tower One of the World Trade Center, located outside of Duke Centennial Hall, provides opportunities for reflection and remembrance in honor of 9/11. The column, dedicated on Sept. 11, 2006, was donated to The William States Lee College of Engineering and the Department of Civil Engineering by the D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company.

New TV commercial has national debut
UNC Charlotte’s new 30-second spot made its debut on NBC during the Maryland football game.

Internship helps expand professional network
One reason Kenan Moore chose UNC Charlotte was because he knew the Belk College of Business would be a good fit. He was seeking opportunities to build his network and grow as an individual. This past summer, the senior marketing major exponentially increased his professional network as an intern at Bank of America. What was your role at Bank of America? What types of projects did you work on?

Bernadette T. Donovan-Merkert named interim dean of the College of Science
Bernadette T. Donovan-Merkert has been named interim dean of the College of Science, one of two colleges created from the reorganization of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, effective immediately. The name of the college is pending final approval from the Board of Trustees.

Two new colleges form from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Two new colleges have formed from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, creating new pathways for student and research success — the College of Science and the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences.

Meet Marlo Hardiman
Originally from Grenada, Mississippi, Marlo Hardiman is the assistant controller in the payroll and tax department. Learn some surprising facts about payroll, her off-the-clock activities and the benefits of signing up for an electronic W-2.
Can you describe your role at UNC Charlotte?
We are responsible for paying faculty, staff and student employees and for submitting payments for retirement, health benefits, payroll taxes and a variety of other payroll deductions. Another responsibility includes printing W-2s, 1099s and 1042s.

W. Frank Dowd IV and Roddey Dowd Jr. receive UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award
W. Frank Dowd IV and Roddey Dowd Jr. are the 2023 recipients of the UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award.

49ers sacks leader makes Tampa Bay’s 53-man roster
Charlotte 49ers defensive end Markees Watts, the program’s all-time sacks leader, has made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 53-man roster.

Let’s hear a cheer for the start of a new school year
Monday, Aug. 28, was the first day of a new year for UNC Charlotte’s school — Niner University Elementary, and Charlotte 49ers student-athletes were on hand to welcome students.