As the sun rises on Niner Nation, we aren’t able to be together on this difficult day in our history. Today, we unite from across the country to share in a journey of remembrance and unity.
#CharlotteStrong
A generous couple from the Charlotte community has fully funded two permanently endowed scholarships in honor of Reed Parlier and Riley Howell. The scholarships enable the spirit and legacy of these young men to always be present on our campus ➡️
“UNC Charlotte cannot and will not be defined by this tragedy. Instead, we will be defined by how we respond to it.” - Chancellor Dubois
#CharlotteStrong
Niner Nation: Rami Alramadhan asked us to let you know he recently had surgery, and is healing and doing great. Please continue to keep him, Drew, Sean and Emily in your thoughts.
Dedicated on Friday, the constellation garden unites Riley's love of nature with Reed's passion for technology to offer a lasting reminder to anyone on campus that their legacies will never fade. 💚
#CharlotteStrong
With Charlotte at the forefront, we are boldly charging into the future and owning our growth alongside the city we call home.
From now on, just call us Charlotte. Here's what's different ➡️
As we pause to reflect on this difficult time in our history, we are reminded of the perseverance and resilience of this community. Together, we will continue to rise as a stronger Charlotte. 💚
#CharlotteStrong
The UNC System Board of Governors voted today to confirm UNC Charlotte's fifth chancellor. Join us in welcoming Chancellor-elect Dr. Sharon L. Gaber to Niner Nation ➡️
Former
@Charlotte49ers
track and field star Briauna Jones' Olympic dream has come true. She will travel to PyeongChang, South Korea, as a member of the 2018 U.S. Olympic Women's Bobsled Team. Congratulations, Briauna!
“This is our city. This is our community.”
#49erAlumni
& the creators behind
@704Shop
—Scott Wooten, Jerri Shephard, and Chris Moxley—donated $50,000 with proceeds from their custom ‘Charlotte Strong’ t-shirts to benefit the Niner Nation Unites fund.
Niner Nation is family 💚
A piece of history lives on our campus. Outside of Duke Centennial Hall, a steel section from Tower One of the World Trade Center provides opportunities for reflection and remembrance.
#September11
Many are asking how to help the University. Our focus is, first and foremost, on those affected, their families and the well-being of Niner Nation. Alumni and friends can help by considering a contribution that will have a meaningful impact ➡️
Congrats to this dynamic father/daughter duo who graduated Sat., both receiving bachelor's degrees in psychology. Butch McLaughlin, a first-generation college student, was inspired to complete his degree after visiting campus & experiencing SOAR with daughter Marisa.
#49erGrad18
In 1946, Caroll York was a member of the CCUNC Owls, the predecessors of the
@CharlotteFTBL
team we know today.
Now, at 92 years old, he has a message for Niner Nation.
What the upcoming
@TheBahamasBowl
appearance means to him ➡️
On This Day | 1965: Charlotte College officially became UNC Charlotte and joined the
@UNC_System
as the fourth public university in the state of North Carolina 🤙⛏️
Forever in our hearts.💚
During today's remembrance program, the permanent April 30th memorial was unveiled. More on the meaning and significance ➡️
#CharlotteStrong