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Tick Populations Are Expected to Surge Across the Country. But Around Charlotte, Ticks Can be Hard to Find. Why?
Learn more about the tick outlook for this summer and what you can do to stay safe from a »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË biology professor.
Eat. Learn. Play. Wildcats.: Stephen and Ayesha Curry Support »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Student Success Through Lula Bell’s Resource Center
Learn more about how Stephen and Ayesha Curry, founders of the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, are helping »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË to meet students’ needs.
We Appreciate You: »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Celebrates Employees for Outstanding Service, Dedication to Students
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË thanks employees for their extraordinary efforts in keeping students safe and campus open during pandemic.
Acts of Service Program Honors a Life and Inspires Others to #LiveLikeLeeAnn
Learn more about a »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË alumna who embodied service and selflessness. #LiveLikeLeeAnn
An Extraordinary Year in Pictures
Glance at the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË website or social media, and quickly it becomes apparent that this was no ordinary school year. Here, College Photographer Christopher Record shares curated images that tell the story of the college’s 2020-2021 year.
A Tribute To »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Arts & Creative Engagement Grants During Pandemic
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË remained artistically vibrant during the pandemic, thanks to generous funding from »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Arts & Creative Engagement. Students, faculty and staff alike were awarded grants to support programs, speakers, events and initiatives amidst to strengthen and heal the community.
Documentary Offers New Look at Couple Who Shaped American Religion
On Monday, May 17, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Professor Anne Wills will be featured in the two-hour American Experience documentary focused on Billy Graham. Wills is an expert on Graham, the evangelical Christian preacher who changed the face of American religion in the 20th century.
A Son Comes Full Circle With Commencement Honor
Willie Deese, a highly successful senior pharmaceutical executive, came back to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË to accept an honorary degree at the college’s commencement ceremony this week. His parents worked for the college and taught their nine children the values of hard work and education.
A Beautiful Day: Class of 2021 Celebrates Commencement
Members of the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË class of 2021 gathered in Richardson Stadium for an in-person commencement celebration. Watch the highlights video!
Faculty Honored with 2020-2021 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award
The Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award seeks out and honors teachers who uniquely inspire the full potential of each student. This award is given to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË faculty members judged by their peers to display an exemplary love of teaching.
Meeting the Moment: Prize Recognizes Work Toward a Just Community
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË recognized students and staff with the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice, which celebrates contributions toward building just, inclusive communities.
A Look at a Year of Adaptation and Innovation in the Arts
The pandemic forced us to change the ways we teach, learn and interact. The arts at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË met the challenges of the pandemic with new ideas, and expanded access to performances and collections.
The Science of Resiliency: Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 Earn Goldwater Scholarships
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË students named Goldwater Scholars. Already on the path to promising futures in scientific research, Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 are among a select group of students nationwide to receive the award.
CHAMPIONS!!! Wildcats Capture Second Atlantic 10 Championship
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË men’s golf team brings home league title, prepares to compete in NCAA championship May 17-19.
Winners Selected from Strong Field of Venture Fund Competition Finalists
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s 7th Venture Fund Competition, a signature program of the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, awarded prize money to two ventures: one streamlines management of master planning, the other helps college students improve their financial well-being.
CBS News: Linden Patterson ’25 Shares Equipment, Love of Tennis
CBS News recently featured »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË student Linden Patterson, a member of the class of 2025, for combining her passion for tennis and helping others.
Students Sift Through History, Unearth Rare Finds for Iwo Jima Filmmaker
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË students embraced an opportunity to dig into new and neglected corners of the historical record. Their contributions will be part of a forthcoming documentary film on the infamous WWII Battle of Iwo Jima.
Faith & Football: Jorell Story ’20 Inspires through Ministry and Friendship
As the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË football team prepares for their D1 championship game, former football player Jorell Story ’20 offers support and spiritual guidance from the sidelines.
#Allinfor»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Celebrates Community, Exceeds 3,600 Donors in Single Day
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s single-day #Allinfor»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË giving challenge breaks record. Donors contributed from every state in the Union.
Convocation Awards a Recognition of Achievement in Extraordinary Circumstances
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.