General News
Dale F. Halton remembered as a trailblazer, friend and loyal 49ers fan
On March 21, UNC Charlotte lost an enthusiastic champion, generous benefactor and supportive friend with the death of Dale F. Halton.
Architecture professor appointed to historic landmarks commission
Emily Makaš was appointed to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles.
The commission is the shared city and county entity that recommends the designation of sites for landmark status as well as secures their preservation through design review and the buying and selling of endangered historic properties. The commission has 12 members: six appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, four appointed by City Council, and two appointed by the mayor.
Charlotte researcher explores ideas about death for Personally Speaking
At the next UNC Charlotte Personally Speaking series talk Tuesday, March 28, UNC Charlotte expert Christine S. Davis will consider how ideas of death are constructed, using narratives drawn from real life and fiction.
Botanical Gardens to hold annual Spring Plant Sale
The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens annual Spring Plant Sale is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, April 7, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 8, in Parking Lot 5 off Martin Village Road.
Geographer receives national award for mentoring students, colleagues
Heather A. Smith’s students and colleagues have long praised her generosity and inclusivity. For the exceptional way she mentors others, the UNC Charlotte geographer is the 2023 recipient of the Susan Hardwick Excellence in Mentoring Award from the American Association of Geographers.
Charlotte expert Andy Bobyarchick answers questions about earthquakes
February’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey claimed over 55,000 lives and caused devastation in the region. Are the Carolinas at risk for anything more than a mild earthquake? Andy Bobyarchick, associate professor of geography and earth sciences, answers some commonly asked questions.
University joins Charlotte SHOUT! as Ideas Pillar sponsor
For the first time, UNC Charlotte is a partner in presenting Charlotte SHOUT!, which will invigorate Uptown Charlotte, bringing performances, installations, food trucks, interactive art and engaging conversations to plazas and venues in the center city.
Bank failure prompts questions on inflation, interest rate hikes
Belk College of Business issues First Quarter North Carolina Economic Forecast; the recent Silicon Valley Bank closure by regulators is the latest shockwave through the financial system, which adds another level of complexity as the Federal Reserve fights inflation.
Niners honored at Women in Business event
The Charlotte Business Journal recently honored 26 outstanding individuals at the 27th annual Women in Business Awards. Among the honorees were UNC Charlotte alumni Donna Council ’85, Virginia Luther ’18, Tracy Montross ’10 and Melanie Reddrick ’01 and Charlotte MBA program director Janaki Gooty.
To learn more about the honorees, view the Women in Business feature.
Meet Amy Wartham
As director of corporate and custom training, Amy Wartham is responsible for consulting with organizations in the Charlotte region about their workforce development needs. She has been at the University for 23 and a half years, her first six with the Belk College of Business before moving to the School of Professional Studies. Learn more about Wartham in this Q&A.