Chancellor’s Messages
Dear Niner Nation, I am writing to share good news. Last week, the Board of Trustees approved Shaping What’s Next, 2021-31, our new ten-year strategic plan. Shaping What’s Next is the product of a comprehensive planning process that was led by an extraordinary strategic planning committee composed of faculty, staff, administrators and students. I am […]
Dear Colleagues, As we recently announced, the University has formed a search committee to assist in the selection of the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs for UNC Charlotte. In preparation for the recruitment of this role, we have updated and enhanced several aspects of our organizational structure to continue progress in support […]
Dear Niner Nation, I am excited to share with you that Dr. Brandon L. Wolfe will join UNC Charlotte on Nov. 1, 2021, as the University’s inaugural associate vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer (CDO). I want to thank the committee members who led this national search and all of you […]
Dear Niner Nation, I am writing to announce the formation of a search committee to assist in the selection of the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs for UNC Charlotte. I want to once again thank Provost Joan Lorden for her distinguished service to our campus and community. During her tenure, Joan has […]
Dear Niner Nation, After careful consideration and many discussions, we have decided to postpone my installation ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 23. We are mindful of the continuing rise in COVID-19 cases locally and nationally, and expect in late September we will still be experiencing significant community spread. As a result, welcoming guests from across […]
Dear Niner Nation, After more than 18 years of service to UNC Charlotte, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Joan Lorden has shared her plans to step down at the end of the academic year. More information will be shared in the coming weeks about the forthcoming search to name her replacement, who will […]
Happy first day of classes, Niner Nation! I hope you are as excited as I am to be back on campus and looking forward to gathering, in safe ways, as a community throughout this academic year. This year brings a lot for us to look forward to — the continued rollout of our new, cohesive […]
Dear Niner Nation, We are looking forward to the start of the new academic year. With the launch of a new strategic plan and a new brand for our University, it’s sure to be an exciting one for us! However, the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases as a result of the delta variant reminds us […]
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 […]