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Larry Mellinger hired as new University Recreation director
Larry Mellinger, who most recently was director of Campus Recreation and Wellness at Elon University, has been named the director of University Recreation (UREC) at UNC Charlotte. His appointment was effective June 28.
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Connections, Confidence and Community
Measuring the impact of co-curricular learning experiences on student leadership development through the Divisional Student Leader Initiative, or DSLI.
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Denise Balfour Simpson named associate vice chancellor and dean of students
Denise Balfour Simpson has been named associate vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students at UNC Charlotte following a national search. Her appointment is effective July 29, 2024. She currently serves as associate dean of students in the division of student life at Davidson College.
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Charlotte Recognizes 20 Students for Numerous University Achievements
UNC Charlotte presented awards to 20 students during the annual Honors and Awards Ceremony that took place April 29. Recipients of these prestigious honors demonstrate an attitude of unselfish interest in the welfare of their fellow students and the University as a whole.
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SAMC Earns Five ACUI Design Awards
Student Affairs Marketing and Communications (SAMC) received two first place awards and three second place awards in this year's ACUI Steal This Idea annual marketing and design competition.
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Spring Bell Ringers Highlight Wide Range of Charlotte Experiences
Kenan Moore, Anvi Tirunagari, Sasha Shembur and Unique Kumtap were chosen as the bell ringers for UNC Charlotte’s 2024 Spring Commencement, taking place on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11.
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UNC Charlotte to Host 2024 Active Minds Send Silence Packing® Traveling Exhibit
UNC Charlotte is proud to host Active Minds’ renowned Send Silence Packing® exhibit, a poignant experience aimed at shattering the silence surrounding mental health and suicide. The traveling exhibit, which has journeyed across the nation, will take place Wednesday, March 20 at the CHHS/CoEd Plaza.