General News
Donning of the Kente: More than a graduation tradition, a ‘symbol of achievement’
The Donning of the Kente ceremony is a celebration of cultural achievement, using the West African kente cloth as a symbol of African American heritage, to acknowledge the academic achievements and future aspirations of students from minoritized groups.
Excellence in Leadership Awards presented to six alumni
Excellence in Leadership Awards were bestowed upon six outstanding alumni, Toya Corbett ’97, Trinisha Dean ’06, ’13, ’14 M.A., Marsaynee Attia ’05, ’08 M.S., Boris Rogers ’06, Tchernavia Montgomery ’08, ’09 M.S.W. and Rose Brown ’17, at a campus luncheon.
UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics is North Carolina’s largest and most diverse computer science program
A chancellor’s vision more than two decades ago set an enduring standard that continues today, shaping the future of technology for the Charlotte region and beyond.
Native American Student Association’s Talking Circle series: A safe place for Indigenous students’ points of view
Throughout November, the Native American Student Association (NASA) will observe Native American Heritage Month by hosting a Talking Circle. These will take place every Monday at 6 p.m. in the College of Health and Human Services, Room 128. The purpose, according to NASA president Page Freeman, is to “spread awareness of Indigenous hot topics around UNC Charlotte and create a safe space for Indigenous students to speak freely on their points of view.”
Social work graduate serving success as owner of Sabor Latin Street Grill
Miriam Espaillat ’13 MSW is proud of what Sabor has become as a restaurant, but the company culture and stories of its staff are what fuel her passion.
Unveiling UNC Charlotte’s land acknowledgement plaque
On Monday, Oct. 11, in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, UNC Charlotte unveiled a land and people acknowledgement plaque outside Popp Martin Student Union.
National Coming Out Day: ‘A part of who I am’
“While striving each day to change perceptions of the LGBTQIA+ community in the media, Danny Tulledge ’15 reminds us on National Coming Out Day that being transgender is a part of who he is.”
Malcolm Butler appointed dean for Cato College of Education
Malcolm Butler will join UNC Charlotte’s Cato College of Education as dean in January 2022.
Get to know Charlotte’s inaugural chief diversity officer
Brandon L. Wolfe, Ph.D., has been named UNC Charlotte’s new associate vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer.
Latinx Heritage Month: Celebrating 21 countries with the Latin American Student Organization
According to Emily Saldana Angeles, president of the Latin American Student Organization, the organization was founded “to promote educational and cultural exchange in all matters related to Latin America and the Caribbean.”