General News
More than 5,300 degrees and graduate certificates to be awarded during Spring Commencement
On Friday and Saturday, May 12-13, UNC Charlotte will hold Spring Commencement ceremonies for 2023 graduates in Dale F. Halton Arena.
NEH grant to fund professor’s podcast ‘Magic in the United States’
Professor of Digital Media Heather Freeman was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to produce the podcast, “Magic in the United States: 400 Years of Magical Beliefs, Practices and Cultural Conflicts.”
Niners named to 2023 Business NC Power List
UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber and several University alumni and board members are on the 2023 Business North Carolina Power List.
Gaber, recognized for the third consecutive year in the education category, told the publication her biggest inspiration has been her mom. “She was a hard-working, single parent who encouraged and believed in me.”
Alumni Association honors six individuals at annual awards ceremony
The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association bestowed its 2023 Alumni Awards to six outstanding individuals for their service to the University Thursday, May 4, at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
Meet the 2023 Staff Employee of the Year winners
Christine Reed Davis, Jason Bernstein, Cristhian Gonzalez De La Fuente, Michelle Meggs and Chris Desmet work tirelessly behind the scenes to support the UNC Charlotte and greater Charlotte communities. Learn more about why they are Staff Employees of the Year.
Adriana Medina among UNC Board of Governors teaching excellence award recipients
Adriana Medina, associate professor, reading and elementary education, is one of 17 outstanding faculty members to receive the 2023 Awards for Excellence in Teaching from the UNC Board of Governors.
‘Invisibility’ brings greater visibility to optical physicist Greg Gbur
Charlotte optical physicist Gregory J. Gbur turned to stacks of science fiction stories, a treasure trove of horror films and his scientific expertise and discoveries when writing his new book, “Invisibility: The History and Science of How Not to Be Seen.”
Niner Nation Remembers
As part of UNC Charlotte’s Day of Remembrance Friday, April 28, Niner Nation gathered to dedicate a permanent campus memorial to honor Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, who were killed, those who suffered physical injuries and everyone present in Kennedy Building 236 on April 30, 2019.
Alumna named senior VP of marketing, ecommerce for Positec
Hanna Huffman ’09 was appointed senior vice president of marketing and e-commerce for Positec, a manufacturer of power tools and lawn and garden equipment.
‘Constellation Garden’ memorial to be dedicated with April 30th remembrance
On April 28, UNC Charlotte will dedicate a permanent campus memorial to honor those who died, who were injured or who were present during a campus shooting April 30, 2019.