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Nominations sought for 49ers Athletics Hall of Fame
Nominations for the 2023 class of the Charlotte 49ers Athletics Hall of Fame can be submitted by the public through Sunday, Feb. 19. The 49ers Hall of Fame Selection Committee will vote on nominees.
Charlotte historian’s essay in book named to The New York Times Best Seller List
A new book that includes an essay by UNC Charlotte historian Karen L. Cox on myths related to Confederate monuments has landed on The New York Times Best Seller List just nine days after its release, making it an instant best seller.
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Professor receives NEA grant to bridge Indian dance techniques
Kaustavi Sarkar, assistant professor of dance, has received a $10,000 “Grant for Arts Projects — Dance” from the National Endowment for the Arts” for the project, “ShilpaNatyam: Creating a New Vocabulary in Indian Dance,” in partnership with New York-based choreographer Maya Kulkarni.
Architecture research fellow wins dissertation award
Elena Vazquez Pena, a research fellow in technology and design in the David R. Ravin School of Architecture, won the 2023 Architectural Research Centers Consortium Dissertation Award.
Dave Verrill named to national committee
Dave Verrill, a lecturer in the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences, recently was elected academician for clinical exercise testing and prescription by the American College of Sports Medicine Committee on Certification and Registry Boards.
2023 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, ‘From Dream to Reality,’ welcomes distinguished alumni
UNC Charlotte and the community will honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King through special events, including an alumni panel discussion, day of service, musical celebration and more.
Historian wins national book award for research on women’s role in Dutch Reformed Church
History Department chair Amanda Pipkin recently received the 2022 Best Book Award from the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender.
Historian wins national book award for research on women’s role in Dutch Reformed Church
History Department chair Amanda Pipkin recently received the 2022 Best Book Award from the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender.
Charlotte 49ers unveil updated mobile app
The Charlotte 49ers have launched an updated mobile app to allow Niner Nation to stay connected with the program’s 19 varsity sports. The mobile app is powered by SIDEARM Sports.