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Men with failing grades in high school have the same leadership opportunities as women with straight A’s

New research on gender inequality indicates that fewer leadership prospects in the workplace apply even to women who show the most promise early on in their academic careers.

Why We Need Africana Studies

Julia Jordan-Zachery, professor and chair of Africana Studies, offers her perspective on “Why We Need Africana Studies.”

LA UNIVERSIDAD LIDERA EL ESTADO EN OTORGAR TÍTULOS A ESTUDIANTES LATINOS

Categories: General News Tags: Global Reach

UNC Charlotte supera a las otras instituciones de cuatro años del estado con matrículas latinas, títulos universitarios y tasas de graduación.

UNC Charlotte honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Categories: General News Tags: Academic Affairs

UNC Charlotte honors the legacy of slain civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of events that begin on Monday, Jan. 18, the day King’s birthday will be observed nationally.

University leads the state in awarding degrees to Latinx students

Categories: General News Tags: Global Reach, Newsletter

UNC Charlotte outpaces the state’s other four-year institutions with Latinx enrollment, undergraduate degrees and graduation rates.

Locklear to address ‘Understanding and Supporting Southeast American Indians’

Leslie Locklear, Ph.D., is program coordinator for UNC Pembroke’s First Americans Teacher Education and First Americans Educational Leadership programs. She will present “Who’z Ya People: Understanding and Supporting Southeast American Indians” at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19.

EPIC building named for alumni Craig and Darla Albert

Categories: General News Tags: Places in Time

UNC Charlotte has named the EPIC building the Albert & Freeman Energy Production and Infrastructure Center to recognize and honor alumni Craig ’85 and Darla ’83 Albert. The naming took place during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 7. “We are proud to celebrate and recognize alumni Craig and Darla Albert for their unwavering support of our […]

UNC Charlotte formally recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day

UNC Charlotte formally recognized Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the University.

Africana Studies researcher’s book continues to win acclaim

UNC Charlotte Africana Studies associate professor Oscar de la Torre’s first book continues to garner awards, now recognized with two best book prizes and one honorable mention award.

ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi to deliver 10th annual Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Tom Rinaldi, one of ESPN’s most prominent correspondents and storytellers, will deliver the 10th annual Chancellor’s Speaker Series presentation, which is part of the annual UNC Charlotte Civic Series presented by Bank of America.