General News

Three UNC Charlotte students from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the Belk College of Business are nominees for the prestigious Truman Scholarship. All three students are also members of the Honors College.

Under Bill Christensen’s leadership as CEO, global building products manufacturer JELD-WEN has embarked on a transformation journey to accelerate business performance across its operations in 15 countries. The Charlotte-headquartered company, which primarily manufactures windows and doors, is focused on reenergizing the family-oriented culture that made it special when it was founded more than 60 years ago in Oregon.

Traditionally, university counseling centers shoulder the bulk of student mental health support services. However, at UNC Charlotte, where the student population exceeds 30,000, the approach to mental health care extends campuswide.

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CarlosAlexis Cruz, associate professor of theatre, is the 2024 Engaged Faculty Award  recipient as presented by North Carolina Campus Engagement.

Headlining Niner Nation King Week on Jan. 18 was distinguished Charlotte architect, civil rights leader and public servant Harvey B. Gantt, Charlotte’s first Black mayor. During a Q&A-style presentation to a standing-room-only McKnight Hall audience, Mayor Gantt shared thoughts and lessons from his remarkable life as well as about leadership and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy.

UNC Charlotte and Stanly Community College have joined forces to pioneer the inaugural OnRamp to Charlotte Online agreement, a partnership tailored to support working adult students seeking a flexible online pathway from associate degree to bachelor’s degree.

This collaboration builds upon the foundation of the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, facilitating seamless information exchange between institutions. It aims to provide students with dedicated enrollment coaching and advising across a selection of programs offered by both colleges.

University receives third consecutive top-10 honor from U.S. News & World Report.

Five UNC Charlotte music students are getting a taste of the touring life this academic year through Opera Carolina’s educational outreach program, Opera Xpress.

The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens will hold its annual Orchid Sale at the McMillan Greenhouse on Saturday, Feb. 10, and Monday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Feb. 14, the sale continues at the Popp Martin Student Union from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orchids will be available while supplies last.