Bank of America invests $2.5 million to support student success at UNC Charlotte and upward mobility for the region
Bank of America is strengthening its long-standing partnership with UNC Charlotte to support student success and upward mobility for the Charlotte region. The $2.5 million investment from the bank will expand the University’s signature bridge program for historically underrepresented students and support the creation of a Community Innovation Incubator.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Register for a virtual lunch-and-learn workshop about hobbies for mental and physical health scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, at noon.
- Internet Explorer 11 is no longer supported by Microsoft; use Chrome, Firefox or Edge browser in IE Compatibility mode. Microsoft will be blocking access to IE shortly. If you have questions, consult this FAQ or contact the OneIT Service Desk at 704-687-5500 or help.charlotte.edu.
- No matter where you are in life — just getting started or planning for retirement — a session with TIAA can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. Register for a session Tuesday, June 21. More information is available on the Human Resources website.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
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University Recreation and Chartwells are collaborating to provide free meal kits for students that include all the necessary ingredients to make a simple and healthy meal.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
Valentina Cecchi appointed honorary consul of Italy to North Carolina
Valentina Cecchi, associate professor and graduate program director in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named honorary consul of Italy to the state of North Carolina.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Education student Abby Dailey discussed her lifelong dream to become a teacher, and school shootings have not changed her mind.
Sports analytics lecturer John Tobias, who also works at ESPN providing statistics to commentators, shared thoughts about the lack of diversity in the sports network industry.
EVENTS
- 6/16: In celebration of Juneteenth, the Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement is hosting a Homage Virtual Exhibit and Q&A at 7 p.m.
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