Students

The 12th annual Dance Marathon once again will raise funds and awareness for Levine Children’s Hospital. The Dance Marathon, part of the Miracle Network Dance Marathon established in 1991, is spearheaded by the student organization, Ninerthon. A six hour event, scheduled for 2 to 8 pm., Friday, April 11, in Belk Gymnasium, will feature student […]

Soak up the sun and cool off by the water during Hech Lake Days from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 10 and 17; and Wednesday, April 23 and 30, at Hechenbleikner Lake.  The Student Involvement Office and Venture Outdoor Leadership are hosting four days of fun to celebrate one of UNC Charlotte’s landmark bodies […]

Ten snowboarders from UNC Charlotte’s Ski and Snowboard Club competed in the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard National Championships March 10-15, at Mount Bachelor in Bend, Oregon. Martin Tox, Josh and Noah Marscio, Luke Wilson and Ramley Hirneisen competed in the men’s slalom, giant slalom and boardercross. Madeline Lay, Greenlee Flynn and Makayla Smith competed […]

The Charlotte Parent Organization will host a Family Fun Day from 1 to 4 p.m., Monday, April 21, at the Star Quad to promote community and support Charlotte students and employees who are parents. This event will include water activities, a toddler play area, racing obstacles and a science booth. The Charlotte Parent Organization is […]

As the president of Earth Club, Lydia Knier is gearing up for events that will engage the UNC Charlotte community and spread awareness of environmental initiatives. Since her freshman year, Knier has worked in the Office of Sustainability, first as an EcoRep and now as an analyst.  Knier, a junior environmental science major and public […]

Stories have the power to open hearts and minds. That’s why Natalia Mejia ’20 put pen to paper to tell the story of her study abroad trip to South Africa for the Marian Beane Crossing Borders Writing Contest. While abroad, she was confronted with cultural inequities, the preciousness of education and the power of community […]

Curious about how trees and landscapes affect UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte region?  Attend this semester’s Student Sustainability Summit to learn from campus researchers, student leaders and Charlotte-based organizations about trees and landscapes on campus and in the Charlotte region. The summit, hosted by the Office of Sustainability and representatives from the Student Government Association […]

Traditionally, Levine Scholars travel to cities throughout the southeast as part of alternative spring break, working with Habitat for Humanity chapters to help construct new homes or provide critical repairs to families in need. This year, as part of the eighth alternative spring break program, seven Levine Scholars and one honors student stayed closer to […]

This spring, 12 student organizations are seeking crowdfunded contributions to enable them to travel to national competitions, host annual events and enrich their college experience at UNC Charlotte. From professional development clubs to club sports, the organizations provide an outlet for Charlotte students to connect with fellow Niners and explore passions outside of the classroom. […]

Lorenzo Hopper,  assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, is a major supporter of first-generation students at Charlotte. A first-generation student himself, Hopper has been involved with the First Gen Niners student organization as a faculty advisor since 2020 and Office of Transition and Success (which developed into Forty-Niner First Generation Support) […]