General News
University recognized for supporting first-generation students
During the pandemic, a new student-run organization began to take shape to connect and support students who identify as first-generation college students. First-Gen Niners brings together campus partners with students who do not have a family history of college attendance to form a support system for the unique challenges and obstacles that many first-generation students face.
Accounting professor takes novel approach to teaching
A Belk College of Business accounting professor is using a novel approach to teach students about accounting, auditing and fraud.
5 Cool Things
The 2022 football schedule, alumni awards, a $5.3M investment and more!
Recapping UNC Charlotte’s Earth Month observance
University departments and student organizations held numerous successful events during March and April to celebrate Earth Month. The Office of Sustainability co-hosted three outdoor events that drew 237 mostly student volunteers.
Rolling Stones and Gathering Moss
With fans including The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger, Torrie Savage ’05 uses clean graffiti and moss art to leave her mark on the advertising world.
Phi Beta Kappa installs UNC Charlotte chapter
Sixty-eight students inducted into nation’s most prestigious academic honor society.
Chris Reynolds to serve as Manning Passing Academy counselor
Charlotte 49ers redshirt senior quarterback Chris Reynolds will be a counselor at the 2022 Manning Passing Academy, considered the premiere offensive skills camp for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends.
Hosted by the Manning family, the academy will be on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, June 23-26. Archie Manning serves as executive director while his sons Peyton, Eli and Cooper are senior associate directors.
Jessica Bravo, social work student, receives equity and inclusion award from North Carolina NASW chapter
Jessica Bravo, a Master of Social Work student in the UNC Charlotte College of Health and Human Services, is among the inaugural recipients of the Equity and Inclusion Student Award.
After a pandemic pause, Sharon L. Gaber is celebrated as UNC Charlotte’s fifth chancellor
On a perfect spring day from a location regarded as the academic heart of UNC Charlotte, and in the presence of more than 600 special guests, Sharon L. Gaber was officially welcomed on April 19, 2022, as UNC Charlotte’s fifth – and first woman – chancellor.
Student marketing chapter recognized at international conference
UNC Charlotte’s American Marketing Association chapter received a top award during the organization’s 2022 International Collegiate Conference.