Newsletter
Chancellor’s Statement on George Floyd
Chancellor Dubois shares a statement in response to the tragic death of George Floyd: “I want to acknowledge the pain, trauma, and frustration that many of our students, faculty, and staff are feeling.”
N.C. Economic Forecast: Recovery could take years
Just three months ago, the United States was seeing its longest economic expansion on record, a period of growth that started in 2010 and continued through February 2020.
Alum’s company produces ‘world changing idea’
Atom Power, the standout energy company co-created by UNC Charlotte alumnus Ryan Kennedy ’04, was recently recognized as part of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards.
5 Cool Things
Voices of Eden gospel group sings support for student emergency fund, University names 21 Levine Scholars and the science of cat flipping.
Report: Racial Wealth Gap Exacerbated by Pandemic
Race is shaping how Americans experience the coronavirus pandemic, as do wealth and the systemic disparities that have led to a racial wealth gap in many parts of the United States. If you lack wealth, you are more likely to suffer the pandemic’s harshest outcomes.
Legislative Update: May 2020
The North Carolina General Assembly completes first COVID-19 session.
UNC Charlotte celebrates the Class of 2020 virtually
UNC Charlotte celebrated the Class of 2020 in style, albeit not in the traditional way. More than 200 graduates and members of families, faculty and staff who responded to an invitation to submit videos expressing favorite memories, pride in accomplishment and well wishes for the future.
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.
A new Era begins
A message from Michael Wilson ’93, Search Committee Chair
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.