University Advancement

Interested in designing interactive, fun and educational activities for kids, ages 4-10? Then we have the venue for you – Charlotte Kids Fest.A collaboration between UNC Charlotte and University City Partners, Charlotte Kids Fest is a free outdoor festival that encourages kids ages 4-10 to CREATE! DANCE! DISCOVER! LEARN! PLAY! and GO! through hands-on activities that stimulate their minds while having fun.The festival, the only one of its kind and scale in the Charlotte region, will take place at UNC Charlotte from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9.

Two UNC Charlotte students, Abena Atiemo and Melinda Erickson, have been named the inaugural recipients of the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association Scholarship for Social Justice.

Tom Rinaldi, one of ESPN’s most prominent correspondents and storytellers, will deliver the 10th annual Chancellor’s Speaker Series presentation, which is part of the annual UNC Charlotte Civic Series presented by Bank of America.

Niner University Elementary (NUE), UNC Charlotte’s first lab school, started the 2020-21 school year with remote learning on Aug. 17 for its 96 K-2 students.”Opening NUE has been a labor of love, years in the making,” said Pamela Broome, principal of NUE. “Though this is not how we envisioned opening NUE, we are off to a great start and are thrilled to begin our journey as part of this community.”

Tom Reynolds will generously match dollar-for-dollar all gifts made to the UNC Charlotte Student Emergency Fund up to $5,000 through June 30, 2020.

During these unprecedented times, the UNC Charlotte Voices of Eden Gospel Choir has chosen to lift up their voices in song—remotely—to support Niner Nation.A group of more than 60 current Voices of Eden student members and alumni joined together to create a virtual choir video to uplift and inspire.

Diana Hill is a staff auditor in the Division of Institutional Integrity on campus, but, she also is a dedicated volunteer with the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.

Charlotte 49ers head football coach Will Healy is among the local celebrities who are participating in Saturday’s Dancing with the Stars Charlotte Gala, which will raise funds for the Charlotte Ballet and six area charitable organizations.

This February, couples who met at UNC Charlotte and other members of the campus community are sharing what they love about each other and the University. Share your story on social media using  #iLOVEUNCC. Alums are encouraged to make a gift to support programs, scholarships or departments at LOVE.UNCC.EDU.

Tori Brasher ’13 M.Ed. loves UNC Charlotte because it gave her a chance to give back.