News and Features

UNC Charlotte’s Natasha Stracener receives Erskine B. Bowles Staff Service Award

July 31, 2023

Natasha Stracener '98, instructional media production manager for UNC Charlotte’s Center for Teaching and Learning, is the 2023 recipient of the Erskine B. Bowles Staff Service Award, given by the UNC Staff Assembly. She is the first UNC Charlotte employee to receive this prestigious recognition.

Stronger together

July 31, 2023

New paper led by Charlotte professor Janaki Gooty offers actionable solutions for gender inequity In business schools.

Beth Crigler appointed vice chancellor for advancement

July 27, 2023

Beth Derrick Crigler has been appointed vice chancellor for advancement at UNC Charlotte, following a national search. She has served in this role in an interim capacity since July 2022.

Weighing Risk, Seizing Opportunity

July 25, 2023

Life challenges that started with childhood in a refugee camp did not deter data scientist Khem Khadka ’22 from achieving goals that have changed the course of his life -- and that of his family.

Record Breaker, Change Maker

July 24, 2023

A champion on the track, Maya Singletary strives to define herself through commitment to community service.

Five reasons you should apply to UNC Charlotte

July 21, 2023

With a diverse student body, top-tier Athletics, more than 400 student clubs, 170+ academic programs and an undeniable Niner Pride from the moment you arrive, there are lots of reasons to choose Charlotte.

Dance professor Kim Jones awarded NY library fellowship

July 20, 2023

Kim Jones, associate professor of dance, has received a research fellowship from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

Genetics explains why some individuals never have COVID-19 symptoms

July 19, 2023

Charlotte’s Danillo Augusto is among researchers whose publication in Nature shows that common genetic variation among people is responsible for mediating SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic infection.

Annual piano sale scheduled for Aug. 3-5

July 17, 2023

The lobby of Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts on the UNC Charlotte main campus is the location for the annual piano sale Aug. 3-5. The Department of Music has the use of new first-class pianos on a no-cost basis each school year.