Student Affairs

Military Friendly gives Charlotte gold award designation

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For its commitment to military service members, veterans and their dependents, UNC Charlotte has earned a Military Friendly School Gold Award for 2022-23. The University is one of 282 schools to achieve gold status for leading practices, outcomes and effective programs for military-affiliated students. Previously, the University had earned silver designation.

49ers sought for commencement bell ringers

The Dean of Students Office is seeking bell ringers for Spring Commencement. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor.

Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Applications are due by 11:45 p.m., Sunday, March 20.

More information is on the web or call 704-687-0343.

Student applicants sought for commencement bell ringer

The Dean of Students Office is seeking bell ringers for May’s commencement ceremonies. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor.Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Applications are due by 11:45 p.m., Sunday, April 18.More information is on the web or call 704-687-0343.

Uplifting, uniting and empowering the Black community at UNC Charlotte: The origins and legacy of the Black Student Union

February 8, 1969, marked the first anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre, where South Carolina Highway Patrol officers shot and killed three Black protesters and injured 28 others.

Applications accepted for student awards and honors

The Dean of Students Office is seeking nominations for the following awards: Bonnie Cone Leadership Award, Noble Niner Award, Chuck Lynch Award and the Chancellor’s Citations for Leadership and Service.

These honors recognize students who have made significant contributions to UNC Charlotte during their undergraduate careers and are given annually to graduating seniors who have shown outstanding qualities of scholarship and leadership. 

Nominees sought for student awards and honors

The Dean of Students Office is seeking nominations for the following awards: Bonnie Cone Leadership Award, Noble Niner Award, Chuck Lynch Award and the Chancellor’s Citations for Leadership and Service.These honors recognize students who have made significant contributions to UNC Charlotte during their undergraduate careers and are given annually to graduating seniors who have shown outstanding qualities of scholarship and leadership. 

Facilitators sought for student feedback sessions

The Division of Student Affairs and Student Success Working Group are launching a series of student feedback sessions to provide an opportunity for students to share their perspectives navigating virtual and in-person campus life during the pandemic.

Serving veterans today and every day

As the U.S. military develops the sophisticated weapon systems of the future, UNC Charlotte engineering students, including veteran Jason Solomon, are on the forefront of cutting-edge research in the field.

IEE to host open discussion about racial injustice

The Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement (IEE) will host a virtual Green Table Talk — a play on Red Table Talk hosted by Jada Pinkett-Smith on Facebook — on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Gold Rush kicks off new semester with virtual events

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New and returning students can celebrate the start of the fall semester by participating in the more than 30 virtual events hosted by University departments and student organizations.