General News
Alumna’s affection for University began with men’s hoops
This February, couples who met at UNC Charlotte and other members of the campus community are sharing what they love about each other and the University. Share your story on social media using #iLOVEUNCC. Alums are encouraged to make a gift to support programs, scholarships or departments at LOVE.UNCC.EDU.
History professor to address India, Pakistan for Great Decisions
Ritika Prasad, associate professor in the Department of History, is the fourth speaker of the 2020 Great Decisions Lecture Series. She will talk about “India and Pakistan,” at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Charlotte Country Day School.
Pillars of support – focusing on students’ overall well-being
UNC Charlotte’s burgeoning enrollment over the past 15 years prompted strategic planning to support students’ well-being and personal growth.
Classmates become mates for life
Marshall and Barbara Boheler first met in marketing class at UNC Charlotte.
Faces – Paula Keeton
Paula Keeton, Ph.D., recently joined UNC Charlotte as director of the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and she believes in the power of community.With 25 years of experience providing mental health services in college and university settings, Keeton now oversees the development, implementation and administration of clinical, outreach and training services for CAPS.During her career, Keeton has witnessed the shift in mental health offerings on campuses across the country.
‘Future Artifacts’ explores digital, manual art-making
“Future Artifacts,” an exhibition in the Projective Eye Gallery at UNC Charlotte Center City, will be displayed through Friday, March 13. Featuring works by five artists, “Future Artifacts” addresses the “digital reality” of contemporary culture and its effect on artists and art-making.
Georgia researcher to talk ‘Epigenetics, Race and Justice’
Kelly Happe, an associate professor from the University of Georgia, will present “Epigenetics, Race and Justice: Rethinking the Relationship between Science and Redress” at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the Cone University Center, Room 210.
New program helping local school counselors prepare classroom lessons
A new program is connecting UNC Charlotte experts with school counselors in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) to provide professional development in designing curriculum for critical classroom lessons.
Belk College of Business recognized for success in graduating African Americans
Jeremiah Canty ’19 found the right fit at UNC Charlotte. The Belk College of Business marketing major wanted to attend college in a metropolitan area that not only offered his major but that had a diverse population.
New web resource offers compilation of diversity goals among campus units
Diversity and inclusion efforts continue to expand across campus as members of the Council on University Community Working Group implement the UNC Charlotte Plan for Campus, Diversity, Access and Inclusion and make additional recommendations.Chance Lewis, who leads the cross-campus working group, challenged members to encourage and support the development of local diversity and inclusion plans within their units.