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

As a two-time alumnus, and part time faculty, it has been said that Chris Gonyar ’05, MPA ’07 bleeds green. Now, as the University’s interim associate vice chancellor for safety and security, he is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the plans and programs that protect lives and property, prevent accidents and incidents and […]

Meet Trent Barnes, facility planner for Business Services. Learn about his responsibility as Business Services’ facility planner and what he likes most about the job. How would you describe your role and responsibilities?As the facility planner, the primary purpose of my role is to support and manage the various projects of business services, forecast projects […]

More than 80 local women- and minority-owned businesses participated in UNC Charlotte’s inaugural Historically Underutilized Business Expo on Tuesday, April 23, held in the quad area across from the Popp Martin Student Union. “As a University, we strive to ensure that businesses, owned and operated by minorities, women and individuals with disabilities, have access to […]

In order to maintain the stringent requirements of accreditation established by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the UNC Charlotte Police Department must undergo an assessment every four years. The department first earned this international distinction in 2016. It will once again undergo an onsite assessment June 17-19, 2024. In addition, the […]

UNC Charlotte’s inaugural Historically Underutilized Business Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, in the quad area across from the Popp Martin Student Union at 8838 Craver Rd. More than 80 local women- and minority-owned businesses have registered to be a part of the HUB Expo. Industries that will […]

Meet Jenny Washam, engagement coordinator for the Office of Sustainability. Learn how she engages students on campus, and about the wolf howling trip she took. How would you describe your role and responsibilities?My primary role is to engage with students to raise awareness and create excitement about sustainability on campus. This involves organizing events and […]

Meet Tiffani McCain, the director of staff position and performance management. She has a wealth of human resources and institutional knowledge both from business affairs and academic affairs perspectives. Learn more about her role, her avid running passion and her Girl Scout troop leadership. How long have you been a member of Niner Nation? I […]

Tips for winter travel: Tips for using a space heater on campus: In order to have a space heater in an area, you will need the following authorization: Tips for heating your home:

Rich Steele, associate vice chancellor for facilities management, has announced that he will depart the University effective January 31. Steele has accepted the role of chief executive officer of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. Steele joined UNC Charlotte in 2019 as associate vice chancellor for business services and transitioned into facilities management in […]