Places in Time
Tryon Street entrance dedicated in honor of Peggy and Joe Popp
UNC Charlotte’s entrance to campus off N. Tryon Street is now known as Popp Gate. The Institute Circle egress, which underwent enhancements to mirror Dickson Gate, the University’s main entrance off University City Boulevard, was dedicated Saturday, Nov. 23, in honor of Peggy and Coach Joe Popp, the parents of Karen Popp ’80, a longtime University supporter.
Undergraduate Admissions Center named for Lucius Gage
UNC Charlotte dedicated its newest building, the Lucius G. Gage Jr. Undergraduate Admissions Center, during a campus ceremony Wednesday, Aug 14.
Ceremony rededicates Belk Plaza as historic campus gathering spot
Belk Plaza has undergone a reimagining to add a monumental water element and a more expansive lawn, but as officials noted in a ceremony Friday, Nov. 16, to rededicate the space, it remains a central gathering location in the historic core of campus.
Softball stadium named for longtime fan Sue Daughtridge
In a ceremony before the 2018 softball home opener on Wednesday, Feb. 14, the Charlotte 49ers officially dedicated Sue M. Daughtridge Stadium. Through a generous donation from the Daughtridge family to EXPONENTIAL: The Campaign for UNC Charlotte, the softball stadium now honors the longtime 49ers fan. The Daughtridge family’s support of the 49ers dates to 1976 […]
Center for Counseling and Psychological Services named for alumna Christine Price
UNC Charlotte named its Center for Counseling and Psychological Services for alumna Christine F. Price (’82) during a ceremony on Monday, Oct. 30. The ceremony recognized Price and her family’s service to UNC Charlotte and their financial support of EXPONENTIAL: The Campaign for UNC Charlotte, the University’s $200 million fundraising initiative. Her husband, Joe Price (’83), […]
Belk Gym namesake an admired leader, education advocate
Belk Gym is a bigger, better facility now than when it was first constructed in 1970. One of the oldest buildings on campus, Belk Gym houses recreational and academic opportunities for students. The 130,000-square-foot structure originally cost the University $3,281,000 to build; in 2014, the facility underwent renovations to accommodate the University’s much-larger student population. […]
Levine Hall dedicated in honor of ‘special friends’ of the University
UNC Charlotte’s newest residence hall, Levine Hall, was dedicated during a campus ceremony, Thursday, April 13. Located near the main entrance to campus, Levine Hall houses more than 400 students in the Levine Scholars Program and the Honors College, as well as the administrative offices for both programs. Levine Hall is named after Sandra and […]
Bank of America gift supports Data Science Initiative, lecture series
Bank of America is committing $1.5 million to the Exponential Campaign to support research at UNC Charlotte in the Data Science Initiative and to sponsor a series of marquee lectures at the University. The donation establishes an endowed fund supporting UNC Charlotte’s Data Science Initiative and creates an Endowed Chair in Security Analytics, which positions […]
College of Education named for Cato Corp.
UNC Charlotte named its College of Education for the Cato Corp. during a campus ceremony Friday, Nov. 11. The announcement followed a $5 million gift from the Cato Corp., a retailer of women’s fashions and accessories, to the University’s $200 million fundraising campaign, “EXPONENTIAL: The Campaign for UNC Charlotte.” The gift will fund the Cato […]
Emeritus faculty member gives $2.5 million, department renamed Turner School of Accountancy
Professor Emeritus Thomas C. Turner, who helped establish the Department of Accounting at the University, is donating $2.5 million to UNC Charlotte. The department is being renamed the Turner School of Accountancy in his honor. Turner’s gift will provide scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate accounting students within the Belk College of Business who possess […]