General News
College focuses on experiential learning to improve student outcomes
As part of an effort to advance experiential learning for students, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty and staff learned best practices during a recent two-day workshop with Worcester Polytechnic Institute facilitators.
‘Spotlight 2018’ to feature alumni, student art
The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association’s inaugural alumni and student art exhibit “Spotlight 2018” runs from Thursday, June 28, through Thursday, July 12, at C3 Lab in South End. The exhibit is being curated by a panel of UNC Charlotte alumni.
Using Duo to be required beginning January 2019
Effective Jan. 31, 2019, all University employees (full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, student employees) will be required to use Duo two-factor authentication to access all University single sign-on systems. These include Gmail, NinerNet, Canvas and My UNC Charlotte.
ITS is investigating increasing the password reset time frame for those who use Duo, which significantly improves the security of University data.
Engineering students to compete in national concrete canoe contest
A team of Lee College of Engineering students will join competitors from around the world at the 31st annual National Concrete Canoe Competition, being held June 23-25 at San Diego State University.
Play directed by theatre professor earns Chicago accolades
A Chicago production of Cordelia Lynn’s play “Lela & Co.,” directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Robin Witt, has received three Joseph Jefferson (Jeff) Awards honoring non-Equity Chicago theatre.
The production received six Jeff Award nominations and won in the categories of Best Director (Play), Best Actor (Play) and Best Production (Play).
Syracuse’s Chris Fuller joins Charlotte 49ers athletics
Syracuse University Deputy Athletics Director for External Operations Chris Fuller will become the Charlotte 49ers’ Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs, beginning in July.
Rugby players earn All American honors
Four members of UNC Charlotte’s 2018 national championship Men’s Rugby Club team recently were named honorary Men’s Collegiate All Americans Sevens recipients.
Michael Dulin talks about the future of precision medicine
As director of the Academy for Population Health Innovation, Michael Dulin operates on the leading edge of the industry, exploring how technology can help communities address their most pressing public health challenges.
Data Science Initiative partnership with Packard Place connecting students with industry
UNC Charlotte’s Data Science Initiative (DSI) has announced a partnership with Packard Place, Charlotte’s largest community and co-working space, to provide a new satellite site for the University’s Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA) graduate programs. Students and faculty will be embedded in an entrepreneurial environment with direct access to startups, potential collaborators, mentors and employers, honoring a key DSI commitment to community engagement.
Softball’s Harris wins C-USA Spirit of Service Award
Charlotte 49ers junior softball star Meredith Harris is among 14 student-athletes who received the Conference USA Spring Spirit of Service Award. This honor is designed to recognize the league’s student-athletes based upon significant community service, good academic standing and participation in their elected sport.
The Spirit of Service award is presented three times throughout the season. These most recent honorees represent spring sports: baseball, golf, softball, tennis and outdoor track and field.