Proceeds from the New Year’s Day 5K down North Tryon Street brought smiles and $1,000 checks to the leaders of four groups that help people in need in University City. Atrium Health, sponsor of the New Year’s Day 5K, presented checks to Hope Street Food Pantry, the...
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Post-holiday withdrawal? Re-energize with these great activities!
January can seem especially dull after the calendar-packed days of December – but you never have to be bored in University City! Here's a quick look at a few of the opportunities that await you, including several that are free! FEATURED: Enjoy 3 Faculty and...
3,800 grads and UNC Charlotte leaders celebrate
Both 3,800 students and UNC Charlotte administrators have reasons to celebrate on Dec. 13-14. The students will receive bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during Fall Commencement. The university’s good news: winning recognition as a national leader in...
Joint UNC Charlotte/UCP program explores the future of our workforce
What will our future workforce look like? And how can Charlotte prepare our workers for the skills they’ll need? To help provide answers, UNC Charlotte’s Research and Economic Development and University City Partners recently hosted a talk by Dr. Jennifer Gresham,...
Run through the holidays with 2 great events!
Close out 2019 and launch 2020 with two great running events sponsored by University City Partners and our Healthy UCity Race Series friends. Celebrate the season and even win a costume contest in the Run Run Rudolph 10K and 5K on Dec. 21. Race into 2020 at the...
Darlene Heater receives ULI Charlotte leadership award
University City Partners Executive Director Darlene Heater is among 11 women who were honored on Dec. 9 as ULI Charlotte Champions in Real Estate by the group’s Women’s Leadership Initiative. The new award recognizes the most influential women in the real estate...
Help plan the future of our parks and rec
Mecklenburg County is crafting a new 10-year master plan for our parks and recreation programs and seeks our help. Your ideas will help our county board set goals and provide money for new and improved parks, facilities and programs. County parks planners have...