General News

The psychology of noncompliance with health care advisories

Categories: General News Tags: COVID-19

Why do people ignore medical advice that could save their lives? Richard McAnulty, associate professor of Psychological Science, offers reasons.

Tips to help faculty with online instruction

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Faculty overwhelmed with the University’s move to remote delivery of instruction can look to the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) for resources, and colleagues from Writing, Rhetoric and Digital Studies also offer suggestions.

How to eat healthy at home

Categories: General News Tags: COVID-19, Newsletter

UNC Charlotte registered dietitian Tracy Bonoffski shares simple advice on how to eat right, right now.

An education in crisis communications

Categories: General News Tags: Alumni, COVID-19, Newsletter

In a matter of months, Jordan Estabrook ‘19 went from a communications student to crisis communicator, as she has helped UNC Charlotte’s Business Affairs Division navigate its response to COVID-19.

Perspective: What Human Behavior in a Crisis Can Tell Us

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At this unprecedented time, human behavior will be part of our solution but it’s also part of the problem.

Urban Laboratory: Building Community Through Research

Research is fundamental to the mission of UNC Charlotte and its commitment to the growth and economic development of the Charlotte region.

Nature as solace

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Jeff Gillman, director of the Botanical Gardens, offers his thoughts on the restorative power of nature.

Key principles for leaders communicating in times of uncertainty

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People dislike uncertainty. Amid the chaos of pandemic, here are five principles leaders should keep in mind as they communicate with their employees during these unprecedented times.

Science podcast goes ‘Down the Wormhole’ on COVID-19

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University experts take a deeper look at the novel coronavirus.

A beginner’s guide to online teaching and learning

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Faculty expert Florence Martin provides insight for teachers and students as learning instruction shifts online.