5 Cool Things

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

#BoldStandard

Tyriq Harris

UNC Charlotte defensive end Tyriq Harris has been in the news quite a bit lately, first as a finalist for the Campbell Trophy and then as a semifinalist for the Wuerffel TrophyThis article from Forbes shines a light on his impressive work ethic and "powerful energy" both on and off the football field.


Liberry Lager

Liberry Lager from Triple C Brewing

Drink beer and support the library: The J. Murrey Atkins Library receives 10 percent of every pint of Liberry Lager — inspired by alum Justin Engel '12 and library staff — sold at Triple C Brewing Company in Charlotte. Get yours while they last!


Helping man's best friend

Boots and Engineering students

Boots is a 12-week old Pembroke Welsh Corgi whose front legs were not properly developed at birth. The College of Engineering’s Freshman Learning Community is designing and building a mobility cart for Boots not only to help out the puppy but to develop their engineering skills.


Bouncing Back

Belk College of Business Economist John Connaughton says 2021 represents the first year of an economic comeback in North Carolina.Belk College of Business economist John Connaughton says 2021 represents the first year of a comeback for North Carolina's economy.


Answering the call

Thank you for supporting the Jamil Niner Student Pantry!The Jamil Niner Student Pantry is fully stocked for the first time, thanks to the generosity displayed by Niner Nation during this year’s #GivingTuesday campaign.