General News

Uptown Legacy: The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City
UNC Charlotte is recognizing the legacy of retiring Chancellor Philip L. Dubois and First Lady Lisa Lewis Dubois by renaming the University’s Center City Building in their honor.

Virtual Sing-along
Not deterred by social distance, Musical Theatre students came together virtually to share the gift of music.

Water from Fire: Collectively making music from the heart
John Woodall ’14 and Kevin Brawley ’13 met at UNC Charlotte. They were pursuing bachelor degrees in music, developed a mutual respect for each other’s abilities and became fast friends.

University remembers April 30, 2019, through virtual program, wreath ceremony
The one-year anniversary of the shooting that took place on UNC Charlotte’s campus began with an early morning presentation of memorial wreaths placed at the threshold of the Kennedy Building.

UNC Charlotte Day of Remembrance
Join us today as we remember the one year anniversary of April 30 and honor the lives lost and all those affected.

A new Era begins
A message from Michael Wilson ’93, Search Committee Chair

Faculty reflect on National Poetry Month
As National Poetry Month comes to a close, social distancing measures continue. Meanwhile, UNC Charlotte poets will keep thinking and writing about the impact of times like these on the human spirit.

Two 49ers drafted by NFL, a third signs as a free agent
Charlotte 49ers Alex Highsmith and Cameron Clark were selected in the third and fourth rounds of the NFL Draft, respectively. Highsmith, a defensive end, was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers and Clark, an offensive lineman, by the New York Jets.Running back Bennie LeMay signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.

Virtual remembrance to mark first anniversary of April 30, 2019
As the first anniversary of last year’s campus shooting approaches, UNC Charlotte has planned a virtual remembrance to honor Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, who lost their lives, the four students injured and all those affected.

COA+A launches virtual gallery
The College of Arts + Architecture has launched a virtual gallery to celebrate graduating seniors in applied art.The first exhibitions, featuring work by illustration majors, opened on April 20. Other exhibitions feature work by students majoring in graphic design and 2-D and 3-D studio art. All exhibitions will remain online through the summer.