General News

Officers from Police and Public Safety recently gathered with colleagues, friends and family in the Harris Alumni Center to celebrate sixteen promoted officers, three awardees and the year’s accomplishments. The event began with remarks from Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. She focused on the impact of the police force on the campus community, and commended their […]

UNC Charlotte is the only university in North Carolina to have this designation. The UNC Charlotte Department of Police and Public Safety was awarded dual accreditation at the end of 2024, from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, which includes a rigorous process and renewal every four years. The department was awarded communications […]

The holiday season is a time for bustling kitchens, time spent with families and friends, lights and decorations to be hung and colder weather to approach. Here are some tips to help keep you and those around you safe on campus and at home. Campus Safety Home Safety For more great tips and information on […]

UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety Department’s K-9 Dany received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Dany’s vest was sponsored by Brian and Georgia Anderson of Indiantown, Florida, and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest […]

The Professional Grounds Management Society recognized UNC Charlotte with a merit award in the society’s 2024 Green Star Awards competition. The honor was given for the Niner waterfall in the small site category for exceptional grounds maintenance. Award winners were honored during the society’s 2024 awards celebration, held last month, in conjunction with the annual […]

The campus community is invited to attend the Campus Master Plan Community Forum from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 200, to hear the final presentation of the campus master plan. The campus master plan will determine needs and guide development of the physical elements of campus […]

The Office of State Human Resources has approved flexibilities to assist with relief efforts of Hurricane Helene. In addition, the State Health Plan has put processes in place to assist impacted members access their benefits when and if they need to use them. Charlotte’s human resources team has created a webpage with guidance specific to […]

The National Association of Fleet Administrators has recognized UNC Charlotte with a 2024 Green Fleet Award. The honor was announced during the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo recently held in Durham, North Carolina. The Green Fleet Awards recognize peak-performing fleet sustainability efforts and honors fleets who have enhanced practices to make a positive impact on the […]

October is Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability has published a list of campus and community events to celebrate. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in events such as the Transportation Fair, the Student Sustainability Summit, the Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale and […]

Owen Cooks has been appointed associate vice chancellor for facilities management. He will assume his duties Sept. 16. Cooks will lead more than 450 employees in the Department of Facilities Management in planning, building, operating and maintaining the University’s buildings and land. He will report directly to Rich Amon, vice chancellor of business affairs. “I […]