Donning of the Kente: More than a graduation tradition, a ‘symbol of achievement’

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Donning of the Kente: More than a graduation tradition, a ‘symbol of achievement’

Donning of the Kente: More than a graduation tradition, a ‘symbol of achievement’

Hold a piece of kente cloth in your hands, and you can’t help but take notice — the bright colors beautifully and artfully woven together make a statement. That colorful statement is the idea behind the University’s Donning of the Kente ceremony, a celebration of cultural achievement that takes place each commencement season, acknowledging the academic achievements and future aspirations of students from underrepresented groups.

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    Exit testing for winter break is being offered through Thursday, Dec. 16. Registration is available here using the mitigation testing form. All employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to take part in this free exit testing.

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    MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

    UNC Charlotte student Lauren Farmer talked about her money-saving strategy and how she uses it to supply the Jamil Niner Food Pantry.

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    Researchers from UNC Charlotte's sequencing lab gave WSOC a behind-the-scenes look at the work being done to detect the omicron variant.

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