University Operations

At approximately 9:25 a.m., Jan. 31, there was a report of gunshots being fired in the 300 block of E. 9th Street. Two shots hit UNC Charlotte Center City, and the building was placed on lockdown immediately.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety both responded to the scene. According to CMPD, upon arrival, officers spoke with several witnesses who stated they heard gunfire from the intersection of N. Brevard and E. 9th Street

For the fifth consecutive year, UNC Charlotte has earned the Tree Campus USA Award. Given by the Arbor Day Foundation, this national honor recognizes colleges and universities that are committed to urban forest management and that engage staff and students in conservation goals.

Established in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation, Tree Campus USA currently has more than 250 colleges and universities that have achieved this distinction.

The NinerNET landing page was upgraded at 10 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17. A few enhancements have been added:

Thousands of family and friends gathered at Fall Commencement to celebrate the University’s newest graduates. But worldwide, thousands more tuned in to one of the three ceremonies to join the festivities.

John Bogdan, a retired U.S. Army colonel, has been named the new associate vice chancellor for safety and security at UNC Charlotte. He will assume his duties Jan. 2, 2019.

Exams scheduled for 8 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, have been moved to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11. All other exams will continue as scheduled. The University will move to Condition 1 (C1) reduced operations from 12 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. Tuesday. All University operations will resume at 9 a.m.

The Charlotte area experienced adverse weather Saturday night and into Sunday, but it is expected conditions will improve by midday Monday.
All exams scheduled to begin before 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, have been moved to Friday, Dec. 14, at the same times and locations. Exams scheduled for 2 p.m. and later on Monday, Dec. 10, will continue as originally scheduled.
The University will remain in Condition 2 (C2) suspended operations until 7:59 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10. The University will move to Condition 1 (C1) reduced operations at 8 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10. Normal operations will resume at noon, Monday, Dec. 10.

As a result of current weather conditions, the University will be in Condition 2 (C2) suspended operations from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec 9. All scheduled activities are canceled, including the men’s basketball game. Non-mandatory employees must not report to work. NO DECISION HAS BEEN MADE YET ON MONDAY EXAMS OR COMMENCEMENT.

As a result of expected adverse winter weather, the University will move to Condition 1 (reduced operations) effective 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, until further notice.

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.