The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has been awarded esteemed Research 1 – or R1 – status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is the highest recognition that a doctoral university can receive.
The prestigious classification, indicating “very high research...
Ya-yu Lo (left), professor of special education and child development, and her doctoral advisee Morgan Nichols were recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children for their work in the field of emotional and behavioral health.
Lo received the North Carolina CEC Distinguished Service Award for the...
UNC Charlotte is leading in defining the future of artificial intelligence. As the Charlotte region’s educational AI leader, the University is advancing AI research, education and ethical implementation to drive innovation with real-world impact. The launch of the Charlotte AI Institute...
Lauren Burns (left), Alyssa Martin and Xiuhu Sun recently received Outstanding Master’s Thesis awards recognizing the quality of their work.
Burns, M.S. in Earth Sciences, won in the Non-Traditional Thesis/Project category for her thesis, “Characterizing the Growth in Spatial Thinking Abilities in Meteorology Students Across the Curriculum Synopsis.” She is currently a Ph.D. student in...
Indya Barginere and Violet Drinkwater, students in the Ravin School of Architecture, won an award in the U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored photo contest “Framing the Future: Industrial Technologies.”
For the national contest, professional and amateur photographers submitted photos of the innovative technologies, processes and people that will increase competitiveness of the U.S....
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By Anna Holt
Photography by Kat Lawrence
Imagine that...
Bryson Foster ’23 can pinpoint the moment he became a lifelong sports fan. Summer 2009, Cincinnati’s Great American Ballpark, Reds vs. Nationals. Outfielder Jonny Gomes whacked three home runs, a thrill that cemented for 9-year-old Bryson a decision to cheer for the Reds forever. His first major league ball game ignited a passion that continues to grow.
The backdrop for the trip Foster...