Academic Affairs

At a time when reports show that six in 10 students who enroll in a U.S. college will not have earned a degree six years later, UNC Charlotte is embracing the challenge to increase timely degree completion for enrolled students.

As the fall semester draws to a close, it provides the opportunity to highlight the initial use of a new active learning classroom on campus.The Steelcase Active Learning Classroom, located in the College of Health and Human Services, is a flexible space that seats up to 38 students.

For decades, the color blue has been a significant focus of research into improvements in digital display technology. The images seen on laptops, phones and flat-screen TVs come from light-emitting materials comprising three colors: red, green and blue. 

The Honors College is hosting its inaugural “Failure Showcase” from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.This event is designed to destigmatize failure and empower students to grow. According to organizers, discussing failure in an open and acceptable manner demonstrates to students that failure is a necessary part of success.

A college degree is attainable, no matter the challenges in a student’s life. It takes perseverance, belief and support, as Conni Branscom and Jason Solomon can attest.

Learn more about unique opportunities for students to get involved with the 2020 Republican National Convention.

Charlotte, one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas, is struggling with housing affordability. Rising rents and home prices are the result of rapid growth and short supply.

At the 2019 ALL IN Challenge awards ceremony recognizing colleges and universities committed to increasing college student voting rates, UNC Charlotte received a silver seal for achieving a student rate between 30 and 39 percent. 

The Office of International Programs, in collaboration with campus partners, hosts the annual UNC Charlotte International Education Week (IEW) observance Monday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 22.This annual showcase is designed to highlight the role universities play in shaping global awareness and understanding.

UNC Charlotte is offering a unique educational experience to students seeking internships and other learning opportunities during the upcoming 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Charlotte. Through an exclusive partnership with The Washington Center (TWC), UNC Charlotte will host hundreds of students from across the country for an extraordinary two-week educational program from Aug.16-28, 2020.