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Friday, March 4, 2016
Welcome to SYC, a UNC Charlotte newsletter designed to make it easy for you to stay connected with Charlotte’s urban research university. Top stories, strategic priorities, current media exposure and social media connections will all be a part of SYC. We hope consolidating our news this way will unclutter your inbox and make it easy to Stake Your Claim.
Bonded for the Future

Momentum builds for the Connect NC bond and students, alumni and University leaders are stepping up big. Reminder: Early voting is March 3-12, Election Day is March 15.
Alumniner Weekend

This event-packed weekend marks the inaugural Niner Nation celebration. Tip: Everyone is invited.
Chance Encounter

Dr. Chance Lewis, executive director of UNC Charlotte’s Urban Education Collaborative, is honored for his work with doctoral students.
Construction Junction

Levine Hall rises near the main entrance, LYNX Blue Line expands along North Tryon, and the opening of Phillips Road is just around the corner.
Five Cool Things: March 2016

Take a glance at our list of "fun things to know."
In the News, March 2016
THE WASHINGTON POST
THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
- Charlotte Observer editorial supports bond package
- Waiting for answers on coal ash
- Latino student boom: Big numbers pose complex questions for CMS
CHARLOTTE BUSINESS JOURNAL
HIGHER EDUCATION WORKS
ANSON RECORD
MOORESVILLE TRIBUNE
STATESVILLE RECORD AND LANDMARK
LINCOLN TIMES-NEWS
CHARLOTTE TALKS - WFAE
- UNC Charlotte researcher discusses "Cancer Moonshot" initiative
- Athletics directors discuss student fees
WBTV
WAVE-TV
WCNC TV