Building Belonging Through Events: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at UNC Charlotte’s Campus Activities Board
UNC Charlotte’s campus buzzes with life, and at the center of that energy is the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the largest student programming organization on campus.
UNC Charlotte Retains Military Gold Status, Moves Up to Tier 1 University
UNC Charlotte has earned a 25-26 Military Friendly School Gold Award for its commitment to military service members, veterans and their dependents. This is the 4th consecutive year Charlotte has earned a gold designation, but it is Charlotte’s 1st time while listed as a Tier 1 Research Institution.
A Step Above the Rest: Inside Delta Sigma Theta’s Stroll Competition Win
For Nona Goffney-Brown, her sisters of the Iota Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., their recent victory in the stroll competition was the result of months of dedication, creativity and sisterhood.
Military & Veteran Services Offer Welcome Dinner to Strengthen Community
On Jan. 13, students came to the Popp Martin Student Union for Military & Veteran Services’ (MVS) Welcome Back Dinner, a twice-a-year event that takes place at the start of the fall and spring semesters to welcome new students and their families to campus and help them plug into the community.
Fall Bell Ringers Display Wide Range of UNC Charlotte Pride
Saafa Shahriar, Simone Tezzo and Syreeta Taylor were chosen as the bell ringers for UNC Charlotte’s 2024 Fall Commencement, which takes place Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14.
Charlotte Honors Military-Affiliated Students, Families with Veterans Week
Starting with Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11 and going throughout the week, Charlotte’s Military & Veteran Services (MVS) is celebrating Veterans Week at UNC Charlotte to honor the service of military-affiliated students and their families.
MVS Helps Charlotte Military Students Take Full Advantage of Veteran Benefits
The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program, also known as Chapter 31, is a lesser-known benefit from the G.I. Bill that was established back in the 1940s. While the benefits have been available for many years, Charlotte students have been utilizing Chapter 31 now more than ever before.
UNC Charlotte Celebrates First-Gen Niners with First-Generation Celebration Week
First-Generation Celebration Week takes place from Monday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 10 with a variety of events across campus meant to show appreciation for the students at the University whose parents and/or guardians did not complete a four-year college degree.
UNC Charlotte Receives Grant to Empower and Celebrate First-Generation College Students in November
The University has been awarded a grant for the 2024 First-Generation College Celebration initiative. This grant will allow Transition & Success Initiatives to further its commitment to supporting first-generation college students.
Ian Escalante Brings Experienced Mindset to UNC Charlotte’s New Esports Position
Ian Escalante started as UNC Charlotte’s first-ever esports program director on Aug. 14. He comes to the University with nearly a decade in the esports field, most recently spending three years as the University of Arizona’s director of esports.