General News

Historian’s book chosen for new publishing imprint

A book by UNC Charlotte history professor Karen Cox about Confederate monuments is one of the first four books under contract in the newly created Marcie Cohen Ferris and William R. Ferris Imprint for high-profile, general-interest books about the American South.

University’s student voter engagement effort earns Silver Seal

At the 2019 ALL IN Challenge awards ceremony recognizing colleges and universities committed to increasing college student voting rates, UNC Charlotte received a silver seal for achieving a student rate between 30 and 39 percent. 

5 Cool Things

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Generational admiration, big honors for two deans, FinTech boot camp, and more.

Food for Thought

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Chadwick Boyd ’93, alumnus and food media entrepreneur — and new Hallmark TV judge — returned to UNC Charlotte to share his memories and biscuit cooking secrets.

Student pantry fills need

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UNC Charlotte’s 2019 #GivingTuesday supports the Jamil Niner Student Pantry.

Legislative Update

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Congratulations to the 49ers elected or re-elected to public office in the 2019 election.

The Legacy Lives On

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86-year-old Charlotte College graduate shares memories from his days as a student.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week events scheduled

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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 18-23) will provide learning and volunteer opportunities to the UNC Charlotte community. 

International Education Week set for Nov. 18-22

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The Office of International Programs, in collaboration with campus partners, hosts the annual UNC Charlotte International Education Week (IEW) observance Monday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 22.This annual showcase is designed to highlight the role universities play in shaping global awareness and understanding.

Apply for Ventureprise’s 49er iChallenge Idea Pitch 2019

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Ventureprise’s 49er iChallenge Idea Pitch is an opportunity for all UNC Charlotte students to showcase their business or research ideas and receive the tools and resources to work on their entrepreneurial venture.Each student or team will have two minutes to pitch, which should include the problem identified, who is affected by the problem and the proposed solution.