Newsletter
Alumnus co-organized ‘Dance for George’
Sheen Jamaal ’16, a New York City-based dance artist, recently co-organized the peaceful protest “Dance for George.”According to an article in the New York Times, the event was a tribute to George Floyd, who died while he was handcuffed and forcibly restrained by officers from the Minneapolis Police Department, and to call attention to the work of black artists at the heart of the dance and entertainment industries.
Make your voice heard: How can the University drive meaningful change?
Survey to campus community solicits ideas for creating an equitable and safe environment for all Niners.
COVID-19 disproportionately affects women
Michelle Meggs, executive director of the Women + Girls Research Alliance, discusses the uneven impact of the coronavirus pandemic on women.
March to End Injustice unites students and community
UNC Charlotte students gathered on Saturday, June 6, for the first time since leaving campus in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic to lead and participate in the March to End Injustice.
Geographers’ COVID-19 study offers a way to detect, monitor clusters
As communities relax COVID-19 restrictions, a recent study by UNC Charlotte geographer Eric Delmelle and two of his former doctoral students could provide decision-makers with timely data about spikes in COVID-19 cases to help guide their decisions.
Chancellor’s Statement on George Floyd
Chancellor Dubois shares a statement in response to the tragic death of George Floyd: “I want to acknowledge the pain, trauma, and frustration that many of our students, faculty, and staff are feeling.”
N.C. Economic Forecast: Recovery could take years
Just three months ago, the United States was seeing its longest economic expansion on record, a period of growth that started in 2010 and continued through February 2020.
Alum’s company produces ‘world changing idea’
Atom Power, the standout energy company co-created by UNC Charlotte alumnus Ryan Kennedy ’04, was recently recognized as part of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards.
5 Cool Things
Voices of Eden gospel group sings support for student emergency fund, University names 21 Levine Scholars and the science of cat flipping.
Report: Racial Wealth Gap Exacerbated by Pandemic
Race is shaping how Americans experience the coronavirus pandemic, as do wealth and the systemic disparities that have led to a racial wealth gap in many parts of the United States. If you lack wealth, you are more likely to suffer the pandemic’s harshest outcomes.