University Communications

The Division for University Advancement will host campus forums for the three finalists for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor for University Communications.

The Office of University Communications garnered a big dose of recognition in an awards program that attracts entrants from throughout corporate and nonprofit communications and the media.

The UComm team received 10 prizes in the Communicator Awards program, an annual competition that this year attracted more than 6,000 entries from top communications agencies, Fortune 500 companies and numerous nonprofits. Other higher education honorees included Harvard, MIT and Notre Dame.

Three staff members with the UNC Charlotte Office of University Communications (UCOMM) recently won an Emmy Award in the category Community/Public Service Campaign at the 33rd annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.

Some goggles for sight, a VR delight, Norm frolics through the Niner Wonderland. Happy Holidays from UNC Charlotte.
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UNC Charlotte nearly doubled the goal for its #GivingTuesdayCLT campaign, raising more than $6,600 to outfit the newly renovated Cpl. Robert Qutub USMC Veterans Lounge with technology upgrades.

Helping those in need took on increased significance during the 2018 Giving Green Campaign kickoff luncheon. Campaign co-chair Shannon Homesley, executive assistant to the provost, talked about the strength and pride of the UNC Charlotte community.

Saturday, Sept. 22

Kids Fest

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UNC Charlotte

Jeanette Sims, senior director of Community Relations and University Events, recently honored her father, the late J. Bryan Sims, by endowing a Gold Rush Grant in his name.

Watch “Origins of Opportunity” a special video that chronicled the Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band’s extraordinary trip, which enabled present-day students to explore places where history was made. Listen as they convey their thoughts and feelings about this emotional and meaningful journey.

On May 31, 137 members of the Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band departed from campus to begin a journey to Normandy, France, where they will be the first university band from North Carolina to represent the United States at an annual commemoration of the D-Day invasion.