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Election support services offered for students

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Election season can prompt different reactions from students on campus, regardless of political affiliation. Student support services are available through the health and wellbeing unit.  Health and Wellbeing“Pawse after Polls” Thursday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.UREC LawnEnjoy time with four-legged dog friends and food University RecreationWorkout spaces, other facilities, programs, classes and services […]

Behind the Student Union Theater’s spooky season selections 

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Jojo Lara Roque, a senior who is majoring in English and Spanish, serves as an information specialist for the Popp Martin Student Union. Beyond the desk work, she is tasked by Desmond Brogsdale, assistant director of operations, to offer movie recommendations for the Union Theater. And during October, Lara Roque is in her element. “Halloween […]

UNC Charlotte featured in Princeton Review 2025 Guide to Green Colleges

UNC Charlotte has made the Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges, an annual publication that recognizes academic institutions that foster a culture of environmental responsibility and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. UNC Charlotte is one of 511 colleges and universities included in the 2025 edition. The guide is based on reporting from nearly 600 […]

Riley Felts among top 30 honorees for NCAA Woman of the Year

Riley Felts ’22 is one of 30 athletes in consideration for the NCAA Woman of the Year after a record-breaking pole vault career and outstanding academic record at UNC Charlotte.  Earlier this year, Felts finished as national runner-up at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. In August, she was one of two American Athletic Conference athletes nominated […]

New additions to the 2024-25 Commencement ceremonies

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Commencement is one of UNC Charlotte’s most cherished traditions; it marks a major milestone for graduates, their family members and the faculty and staff who have supported them throughout their academic journey. There are some exciting additions to the 2024-25 commencement ceremonies. Fall 2024 Ceremony Schedule Friday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.Undergraduate ceremony forCollege of Health […]

Dynamic academic leaders

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UNC Charlotte is an institution on the move contributing to the growth of the region. And its faculty and staff take pride in helping students succeed not only to obtain their degrees but to thrive personally and professionally. The leadership of Charlotte’s dynamic academic deans is critical in furthering the momentum of outstanding academics, interdisciplinary […]

Meet Christopher Boyer: Founding dean of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

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Christopher Boyer, founding dean of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, is a seasoned academic leader with a decade of administrative experience at large, public research universities dedicated to student access and service to their regions. He began his tenure at UNC Charlotte July 1. Previously, he served as dean of the […]

Meet Bernadette Donovan-Merkert: Dean of the Klein College of Science

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Bernadette Donovan-Merkert, founding dean of the Klein College of Science, has spent her career supporting students, leading faculty, promoting innovative research and nurturing the growth of UNC Charlotte’s programs in the STEM fields. She began her tenure as dean Aug. 16, after serving as interim. She joined UNC Charlotte in 1992. Get to know Donovan-Merkert […]

Meet Bojan Cukic: Dean of the College of Computing and Informatics

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Bojan Cukic, dean of the College of Computing and Informatics, is a dynamic, collaborative leader and a prolific researcher, who is continuing to develop and advance the largest computing college in the state. He became dean in December 2022. He joined UNC Charlotte in 2014 as chair of the Department of Computer Science. Get to […]

Belk College research paper discovers hedge fund activism can benefit banks’ minority customers

Banks targeted by hedge fund activism become more likely to sign off on mortgage loans for minority customers, according to the research paper “The Color of Hedge Fund Activism” published online in the journal Management Science in late September. “When banks face pressure from hedge funds to grow profits, they have strong incentive to improve their processes […]