General News
Walter Kirkland: Charlotte warrior, cyber guardian
Walter Kirkland Jr. is — literally — a guardian of the galaxy. Not a film franchise guardian. A real one. He has been selected to be a member of the U.S. Space Force, America’s newest military branch, where he will be at the forefront of the final frontier.
Women + Girls Research Alliance to host Leadership Café
The Women + Girls Research Alliance, a unit of UNC Charlotte’s urbanCORE, in partnership with the Women’s Intercultural Exchange, will host its second “Taking Space Without Apology: A Women and Girls Leadership Café” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16, at UNC Charlotte’s Popp Martin Student Union.
Fall Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled for Dec. 15 and 16
UNC Charlotte will hold Fall Commencement ceremonies in Halton Arena on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16.Friday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.
College of Arts + Architecture
Belk College of Business
College of Computing and Informatics
College of Health and Human Services
Friday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.
Cato College of Education
William States Lee College of Engineering
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
College of Science
$5 million-plus from Mecklenburg County, Charlotte City Council and HUD will support a new, cooperative grocery store for West Boulevard
A partnership of the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition, community and civic leaders, and researchers from UNC Charlotte and Johnson C. Smith University is leading effort to develop the area’s first full-service food shopping experience in 30 years.
Legislators see how Charlotte is powering the future
The Charlotte Regional Legislative Caucus meeting included tours of BATT CAVE and CIPHER research centers.
UNC Charlotte leaders named to Who’s Who in Black Charlotte
Five members of UNC Charlotte’s faculty or staff have been named to Who’s Who in Black Charlotte. An entity of Real Times Media, Who’s Who in Black Charlotte documents the positive achievements of Black Charlotteans who are making outstanding contributions to the communities and organizations they serve.
Niner Nation Week: Homecoming 2023
UNC Charlotte is gearing up for the biggest celebration of the year with gatherings, performances, spirit contests and more, all culminating with the signature Homecoming events.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion launches new opportunities for fall
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion continues to respond to the expressed interests of students, faculty and staff to connect with ideas, discussions and learning opportunities surrounding issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion. This fall marks the launch of three voluntary series that feature the knowledge and input of UNC Charlotte faculty members as well as that of visiting experts.
Shine bright. Do good.
On her forearm is a butterfly and Reed’s name, in his handwriting. The two are bound by a lemniscate, the symbol for infinity.
“My biggest fear is that Reed will be forgotten,” Julie Parlier says of her son, her tattoo honoring his memory and signifying that she, of course, will never forget.
Biological sciences professor Shan Yan receives education award
Shan Yan, professor and associate chair for research in the Department of Biological Sciences, is the 2023 recipient of the Education Award from the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society.
Yan was recognized for his long-standing dedication to educating and mentoring future generations of scientists in the field of environmental mutagenesis. He is an active member of the EMGS DNA Repair and Mutagenic Mechanism Special Interest Group and has served on several of the society’s committees including as current chair of the EMGS Publication Policy Committee.