General News

Adam Reitzel, professor of biological sciences, is the 2022 recipient of the Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award.

In the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a “special military operation” in neighboring Ukraine. This invasion has become the most serious and devastating conflict in Europe since World War II, leading to the death of civilians and causing millions to flee the violence.

Professor of History Steven Sabol, an expert in Russian history and Soviet and Post-Soviet nationalities policy, explains what led to this conflict and what may come next for the two countries. 

Reflections from the University’s chief diversity officer.

The Donning of the Kente ceremony is a celebration of cultural achievement, using the West African kente cloth as a symbol of African American heritage, to acknowledge the academic achievements and future aspirations of students from minoritized groups.

Excellence in Leadership Awards were bestowed upon six outstanding alumni, Toya Corbett ’97, Trinisha Dean ’06, ’13, ’14 M.A., Marsaynee Attia ’05, ’08 M.S., Boris Rogers ’06, Tchernavia Montgomery ’08, ’09 M.S.W. and Rose Brown ’17, at a campus luncheon.

A chancellor’s vision more than two decades ago set an enduring standard that continues today, shaping the future of technology for the Charlotte region and beyond.

Throughout November, the Native American Student Association (NASA) will observe Native American Heritage Month by hosting a Talking Circle. These will take place every Monday at 6 p.m. in the College of Health and Human Services, Room 128. The purpose, according to NASA president Page Freeman, is to “spread awareness of Indigenous hot topics around UNC Charlotte and create a safe space for Indigenous students to speak freely on their points of view.”

Miriam Espaillat ’13 MSW is proud of what Sabor has become as a restaurant, but the company culture and stories of its staff are what fuel her passion.

On Monday, Oct. 11, in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, UNC Charlotte unveiled a land and people acknowledgement plaque outside Popp Martin Student Union.

“While striving each day to change perceptions of the LGBTQIA+ community in the media, Danny Tulledge ’15 reminds us on National Coming Out Day that being transgender is a part of who he is.”