We made it! We have now begun the final stretch of the semester. Entering my third year at Charlotte, I would have never imagined myself to be where I am today. Still, this time of year is stressful for everyone, especially students who may feel like there are a lot of things to balance at once. If you’re anything like me, finals “week” is actually finals “month”.
Pinku Mukherjee, who currently is the Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor for Cancer Research and associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, will serve as the interim associate provost and dean of the Graduate School effective Jan. 3, 2023, succeeding Tom Reynolds, who will retire after 40 years of service to the institution.
Deidra Harris-Lumpkins has been appointed associate vice chancellor for human resources and university affirmative action officer. Harris-Lumpkins begins her duties Jan. 30, 2023, succeeding Gary Stinnett, who will retire after 26 years of service to the institution.
Personal tracking devices are newer technology devices that are intended to be placed in or on items and track their movements — such as cell phones or keys. They are small and discreet — often difficult to notice. Their intention is for personal device tracking and safety purposes, but there is an increase nationwide in criminal activity reported through the improper use of PTDs.
UNC Charlotte researchers are piloting a novel approach they hope will break the cycle of recidivism leading to a new national model for parole and probation practices.
Sofia Mejia, a graduate student in the Cato College of Education, is studying counseling with a focus on school counseling. She is the graduate assistant for the Jamil Niner Student Pantry, where she runs its daily operations.
Sean Gallagher ’00 and Jeff Kenoff ’92, alumni of the Ravin School of Architecture, recently earned Awards of Excellence from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat at the 2022 CTBUH International Conference.
