Fourteen University City businesses and non-profits and their employees are collecting supplies this month for students AND teachers at seven schools serving University City. University City Connect, a coalition of businesses and non-profits dedicated to helping our...
Events
Glimpse our retail future at Thursday’s Chamber luncheon
University City's retail scene is changing fast. You are invited to glimpse the future this Thursday, Aug. 11, when representatives of IKEA, Concord Mills, University Place and University City Partners give updates on the evolving retail scene - including new shops...
Summer fun abounds in University City
Five weeks to go before the kids head back to school. Eight weeks until the start of fall! There's no need to get bored or go crazy, with so much to do for all ages in University City. Hike, bike, catch the first 49ers games or enjoy the Hummingbird Festival. Check...
TIAA hosts career event for Girl Scouts
Dozens of middle- and high-school Girl Scouts visited TIAA's University Research Park campus on July 11 to learn about career opportunities and the work of several community organizations, including University City Partners. The program included presentations by...
2 opportunities to learn and discuss public safety
Two timely events will help University City residents, workers and businesses talk about public safety with our elected leaders and police. UNC Charlotte's campus police will have a public-comment session at 7 pm July 19 at the Barnhardt Student Activities Center....
International group honors researcher Pinku Mukherjee and Rack Room Shoes
A UNC Charlotte researcher and a University Research Park-based business have been honored for their contributions to our community. The Charlotte International Council recently honored Pinku Mukherjee for her innovative work on breast-cancer detection and treatment,...
UCP Board member Ron Kimble earns UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award
University City Partners board member Ron Kimble has always juggled many assignments. He's about to get much busier even as he receives well-deserved accolades for past accomplishments. On June 3, UNC Charlotte presented Kimble with its 2016 Distinguished Service...