University Communications

‘Tis the season, and you never know what Norm has up his sleeve… or, rather, his glove. Happy Holidays, Niner Nation!

Safety is a top priority for UNC Charlotte. To help ensure all members of the campus community know what to do in the event of an emergency, the Department of Safety and Security, in collaboration with the Office of University Communications, created videos focused on the three main NinerAlert directives: seek shelter, lockdown and evacuation. 

Chadwick Boyd ’93 is a noted food and lifestyle expert whose biscuit tour with celebrity chef Carla Hall has created a buzz. He returns to campus Nov. 6 to talk to students about how the University influenced his career.

A record number of Giving Green donors enabled this year’s fundraising drive for the Arts & Science Council and the UNC Charlotte Foundation to bring in $266,867 from faculty and staff.

UNC Charlotte alumni whose careers span a broad spectrum of federal, state and local public service paths, including as elected officials, will kick off programming for the 49er Democracy Experience ahead of the 2020 election cycle and leading up to the Republican National Convention next summer in the Queen City.

The 2019 Giving Green campaign is underway, and co-chairs Anne Brown and Jurgen Buchenau are encouraging faculty and staff members to participate.

The fifth annual #NinerNationGives, a 49-hour digital fundraising campaign, kicks off at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18 and goes through noon, Friday, Sept. 20.

As the fall semester kicks off, UNC Charlotte is launching an energetic media campaign aimed at boosting institutional pride and building awareness for the University’s role in shaping Charlotte and the region.

Creating the best possible campus environment is UNC Charlotte’s goal for its nearly 30,000 students. During a 22-minute video, University administrators addressed various questions students and families had in advance of the 2019-20 academic year.

Penhall brings more than 20 years of experience managing corporate reputation, brand and social responsibility.