Our university’s dynamic arts program struts its stuff in April with 9 student presentations, including the final performance of the Spring Dance Concert tonight (April 4). Most of the events are $8 for the public. Spring Dance Concert - final performance at 7:30 pm...
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UNC Charlotte Provost Joan Lorden is 2016 Charlotte Woman of the Year
Joan Lorden, UNC Charlotte’s Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, has been named 2016 Charlotte Woman of the Year for Civic Leadership and Service. Bestowed by the Charlotte Woman of the Year Committee, the honor is presented for exceptional service and...
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens offering 5 ways to enjoy nature!
UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens have always been a beautiful place to visit. This spring, they’ll also be musical, tasty, fragrant and educational! Five events between now and late April will give you a new appreciation for this 10-acre green oasis in the heart of...
UNC Charlotte-based Atom Power gets Siemens funding to launch revolutionary circuit breaker
The UNC Charlotte Portal Building provided a fitting setting on Feb. 9 for a groundbreaking announcement by startup company Atom Power. Siemens, the global leader in energy technology and Charlotte’s No. 1 manufacturer, announced that it is providing major funding to...
When University Place was fresh and new
University City Partners and several property owners recently unveiled plans for transforming University Place and nearby property into a transit-energized urban center. More than 30 years ago, another group of visionaries crafted the original University Place, and it...
Healthy UCity Race Series debuts Feb. 4 with Gold Rush 5K
Help fund the UNC Charlotte Development Scholarships and Girls On The Run while running and walking with lots of 49er fans at The UNC Charlotte 49er Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk on Feb. 4. The 49er Gold Rush 5K is the first race in the new Healthy UCity Race Series. Details...
Botanical gardens offer orchid sale, winter tour
UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens are a delight even in late winter, thanks to the McMillan Greenhouse and the extensive outdoor gardens featuring native Carolinas plants. McMillan Greenhouse will host an orchid sale and chance to talk with orchid experts on Feb....