Student Life

As the first anniversary of last year’s campus shooting approaches, UNC Charlotte has planned a virtual remembrance to honor Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, who lost their lives, the four students injured and all those affected.

The College of Arts + Architecture has launched a virtual gallery to  celebrate graduating seniors in applied art.The first exhibitions, featuring work by illustration majors, opened on April 20. Other exhibitions feature work by students majoring in graphic design and 2-D and 3-D studio art. All exhibitions will remain online through the summer.

UNC Charlotte Dean of Students offers a message of care during the coronavirus pandemic.

Betsabe Rojas, a first-generation college student, leverages her immigrant culture to pursue a career in foreign affairs.

On April 30, 2020, at 5:10 p.m., we will recognize the one-year anniversary of April 30 with “United: A Remembrance Program” — a virtual event that pays tribute to Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, and honors Drew, Emily, Rami and Sean, and all the students in the classroom that day.

UNC Charlotte biology doctoral student Nicole Stott has been selected as a graduate student ambassador for the American Physiological Society (APS). 

A small group of art students traveled to Africa to take part in a celebration of history, art and culture.

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, March 15.More information is on the web or call 704-687-0343.

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

A New Year’s resolution that is easily kept and successfully accomplished before the end of January does exist.

Start 2020 off in a meaningful way, by rolling up a sleeve at the annual 49ers4Life Blood Drive.