General News

Men with failing grades in high school have the same leadership opportunities as women with straight A’s
New research on gender inequality indicates that fewer leadership prospects in the workplace apply even to women who show the most promise early on in their academic careers.

Why We Need Africana Studies
Julia Jordan-Zachery, professor and chair of Africana Studies, offers her perspective on “Why We Need Africana Studies.”

University leads the state in awarding degrees to Latinx students
UNC Charlotte outpaces the state’s other four-year institutions with Latinx enrollment, undergraduate degrees and graduation rates.

LA UNIVERSIDAD LIDERA EL ESTADO EN OTORGAR TÍTULOS A ESTUDIANTES LATINOS
UNC Charlotte supera a las otras instituciones de cuatro años del estado con matrículas latinas, títulos universitarios y tasas de graduación.

UNC Charlotte honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
UNC Charlotte honors the legacy of slain civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of events that begin on Monday, Jan. 18, the day King’s birthday will be observed nationally.

Locklear to address ‘Understanding and Supporting Southeast American Indians’
Leslie Locklear, Ph.D., is program coordinator for UNC Pembroke’s First Americans Teacher Education and First Americans Educational Leadership programs. She will present “Who’z Ya People: Understanding and Supporting Southeast American Indians” at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19.

UNC Charlotte formally recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
UNC Charlotte formally recognized Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the University.

Africana Studies researcher’s book continues to win acclaim
UNC Charlotte Africana Studies associate professor Oscar de la Torre’s first book continues to garner awards, now recognized with two best book prizes and one honorable mention award.

ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi to deliver 10th annual Chancellor’s Speaker Series
Tom Rinaldi, one of ESPN’s most prominent correspondents and storytellers, will deliver the 10th annual Chancellor’s Speaker Series presentation, which is part of the annual UNC Charlotte Civic Series presented by Bank of America.

Professor advocates for literacy, leadership for girls and women through scholarship and mentorship
Janaka Bowman Lewis is passionate about using her voice to help girls and women find their own voices, in the classroom and in the greater community.