General News
Suicide prevention during COVID-19
Public health researchers share their perspective on an important issue.
Pitching in for protection: 3-D printing addresses health care challenge
Faculty members from three UNC Charlotte colleges are teaming up to use 3-D printers to produce protective shields designed to extend the life of the disposable face masks used by health care workers combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
The psychology of noncompliance with health care advisories
Why do people ignore medical advice that could save their lives? Richard McAnulty, associate professor of Psychological Science, offers reasons.
Tips to help faculty with online instruction
Faculty overwhelmed with the University’s move to remote delivery of instruction can look to the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) for resources, and colleagues from Writing, Rhetoric and Digital Studies also offer suggestions.
How to eat healthy at home
UNC Charlotte registered dietitian Tracy Bonoffski shares simple advice on how to eat right, right now.
An education in crisis communications
In a matter of months, Jordan Estabrook ‘19 went from a communications student to crisis communicator, as she has helped UNC Charlotte’s Business Affairs Division navigate its response to COVID-19.
Perspective: What Human Behavior in a Crisis Can Tell Us
At this unprecedented time, human behavior will be part of our solution but it’s also part of the problem.
Urban Laboratory: Building Community Through Research
Research is fundamental to the mission of UNC Charlotte and its commitment to the growth and economic development of the Charlotte region.
Nature as solace
Jeff Gillman, director of the Botanical Gardens, offers his thoughts on the restorative power of nature.
Key principles for leaders communicating in times of uncertainty
People dislike uncertainty. Amid the chaos of pandemic, here are five principles leaders should keep in mind as they communicate with their employees during these unprecedented times.