General News

UNC Charlotte’s Academy for Population Health Innovation, in partnership with campus and community organizations, will observe World AIDS Day, Thursday, Dec. 1.

Niles Sorensen is the 2022 Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award recipient as presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Charlotte Chapter at its National Philanthropy Day luncheon held at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown.

Angel Rodriguez and Bethany Mavromatis found a mission — and each other — at UNC Charlotte. As veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy, respectively, they are committed to upholding the University’s designation as “military friendly.”

UNC Charlotte again is on Princeton Review’s “Guide to Green Colleges,” an annual publication that recognizes academic institutions’ sustainability-related policies, practices and programs. The University is one of 455 colleges included in the 2023 edition.

The 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings show the University rising 25 spots overall and again placing No. 3 among UNC System institutions.

Susana Cisneros ’09 M.A. sees teaching languages as a way to invite people to take a journey of self-exploration and join a collective learning experience.

With the changing of the seasons, the Golden Owl Tavern located in UNC Charlotte’s Marriott Hotel and Conference Center is also changing up its menu. Executive Chef Andres and Chef Aija are passionate about working with the seasons and getting the best ingredients to put together a delicious meal for everyone.

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and to honor campus members’ service, the Office of Veterans Services and the Charlotte chapter of Student Veterans of America will hold a breakfast from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Cone University Center, Room 210. This event is for military-affiliated students, faculty, staff and campus ROTC detachments. Afterward, starting at noon, there will be a one-mile Warrior Walk.

Economics professor Matthew Metzgar researches employee-owned businesses and offers his insights as to why they are beneficial.

UNC Charlotte and the Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Science in Germany have signed a collaborative agreement that will expand opportunities for Charlotte students and faculty in the William States Lee College of Engineering to study and research in Germany. 

The agreement was officially signed by UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber and Hochschule Niederrhein President Thomas Grünewald at a ceremony on Charlotte’s campus Monday, Oct. 24.