General News

Please help us mitigate COVID-19
Social distancing is the chance we have to fight the spread of the virus.

Public health professor talks cleaning surfaces in homes, offices
Lyndie Forthofer from the UNC Charlotte Department of Public Health Sciences was a guest on WBTV’s “QC Morning,” where she talked about what surfaces in homes and offices need to be sanitized and how often, in light of the coronavirus. Watch the video to learn more about precautions to take to try to stay healthy.

Update: April 30 Remembrance Plans
UNC Charlotte is prioritizing decisions to help protect the health and safety of our 49er community.

A Lasting Legacy: A New Dimension of Connectivity
It’s been two full years since the first light rail train rolled onto campus, strengthening more than ever the link between UNC Charlotte and the city of Charlotte.

Urban Education master’s candidate using degree lessons to empower students
Preparing professionals to meet students’ needs in increasingly diverse school systems is the focus of the Master of Education in Urban Education (M.Ed.), and Kyle King aspires to use the degree to empower students of color.

Working with social distancing
UNC Charlotte social work professor Sonyia Richardson discusses the impact of social distancing and shares recommendations for the days ahead.

Putney honored with Distinguished Service Award
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney ’92, the 2020 UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award winner, was honored Thursday for his strong leadership, listening ear and reputation as a community and relationship builder.

A message from Chancellor Dubois
More information about the steps we are taking to safeguard our campus.

C-USA, 49ers suspend athletic events
Conference USA officials have elected to suspend the 2020 spring athletic season until further notice, effective immediately. Earlier in the day, March 12, C-USA canceled the remaining games of the 2020 Basketball Championship Tournament.Other Charlotte 49ers athletics events will be impacted by the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in accordance with guidance from the UNC System and a directive from Chancellor Philip L. Dubois.Cancellations include the March 21 Spring Football Game.

Chancellor Dubois to receive Most Admired CEOs Lifetime Achievement Award
Chancellor Philip L. Dubois will receive the Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO Lifetime Achievement Award.