General News
NSA redesignates UNC Charlotte as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
UNC Charlotte, recognized for more than two decades as national leader in cybersecurity education and research, has been redesignated by the National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education through the 2027-28 academic year.
Charlotte ranks among nation’s top 100 minority degree producers
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has ranked UNC Charlotte No. 21 in the nation for graduating African American students with bachelor’s degrees in all disciplines combined in its 2022 Diverse 100.
Charlotte 49ers announce second Athletics Hall of Fame class
The second class elected to the Charlotte 49ers Athletics Hall of Fame includes three legends from the men’s basketball program, the school’s first women’s basketball All-America as well as a pair of alums whose long-standing support has helped build the department’s very foundation.
Preparing for the midterm election
The 2022 election season is underway, with election day Tuesday, Nov. 8. In-person early voting is underway in the Cone University Center, Room 111. Use the resources below to prepare to vote in the midterm election.
In-person early voting
Thursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Nov. 5, Cone University Center, Room 111
Young alumni making advances in their fields, communities
UNC Charlotte’s young alumni are making advances in their fields and communities. Ten outstanding alumni were recognized at the fifth annual 10 Under Ten Awards ceremony sponsored by the UNC Charlotte Young Alumni Chapter.
Free speech: what can you say?
Kathleen Nicolaides provides insight into the nuances of free speech and the role of higher education in fostering its expression.
Architecture professor named to city’s Equitable Development Commission
Nadia Anderson, associate professor of architecture and urban design, has been appointed to the city of Charlotte’s Equitable Development Commission.
UNC Charlotte is an early voting site
Early voting for the Nov. 8 election begins Thursday, Oct. 20, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 5. UNC Charlotte’s Cone University Center, Room 111, is an early voting site.
Architecture professor’s plaza design activates heart of Rock Hill
The Bleachery Heritage Project is coming to fruition through a design and fabrication process led by Rachel Dickey with a team of architecture students and collaborators.
Chancellor, alumni named to CBJ’s inaugural Power 100 list
UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber, a faculty member and several alumni and board members have been named to The Charlotte Business Journal’s inaugural Power 100 list.
The list, released Sept. 30, highlights the leaders who will drive the Charlotte region’s next stage of growth.