Chancellor's Messages

Dear Niner Nation, We are seeing very encouraging signs in the fight against COVID-19, as vaccination rates continue to go up and infection rates continue to go down. As we relax many of our COVID-19 protocols, we will continue to use our three primary tools to help maintain a safe and healthy campus over the […]

Dear Niners, You made it! Congratulations on successfully completing the academic year. I hope your finals went well and you are looking forward to a well-deserved relaxing and fun break. I write with an update to information shared with you last week about North Carolina lifting most of its COVID-19 safety mandates to be in […]

Dear Niner Nation, Today is a Day of Remembrance and reflection for our community as we commemorate two years since the tragic events of April 30, 2019. I was in Toledo, Ohio, when news came that day about what was unfolding at UNC Charlotte. As a mom and as a university president, my heart ached […]

Dear Niner Nation, Today, we learned of the verdict for Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer on trial for the murder of George Floyd: guilty of all charges. For Mr. Floyd’s family, his friends and so many in the nation, this verdict concludes what have been excruciating weeks of reliving Mr. Floyd’s final moments. During […]

Dear Niner Nation, On Tuesday, March 16, eight people, including six Asian women, were murdered in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Our hearts break for those who were lost in such a senseless act, and we send our deepest condolences to those they left behind. While a motive for the killings remains unclear, what is clear […]

Dear Niner Nation, Over the past year, you have stepped up in countless ways to keep our community safe. You have committed to the 6 W’s, faithfully completed the Niner Health Check and followed our rigorous testing protocols. Your dedication and cooperation have helped us keep our virus transmission low and our campus open. Thank […]

Dear Niner Nation, Today many of you have returned for the start of in-person classes. Welcome back! I am looking forward to seeing you during my walks around campus. Please wave and say hello. I enjoy every opportunity to interact with my fellow Niners, even if it’s from a distance or virtually. As we approach […]

Dear Niner Nation, I hope the winter break brought you some much needed rest and rejuvenation. As we knew, a new year did not bring an automatic end to the challenges we face. However, I am confident our community will continue to find ways to excel while maintaining our commitment to safety. Today’s update on […]

Dear Niner Nation, As we approach the winter break, I want to provide an update on spring semester and what you can expect over the next several weeks. Our current plan As we announced on Oct. 19, our plan is to start the semester on Jan. 20 with a combination of online, face-to-face and hybrid […]

Dear Niner Nation, Today, our Faculty Council approved the revised spring 2021 academic calendar and I want to share that information to assist in your planning for next semester. These changes were again made with the health and well-being of our campus as our top priorities. Similar to this semester, we will offer a blend […]