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Dr. Michelle Meggs Named 2023 Staff Employee-of-the-Year for Community and Public Service
Dr. Michelle Meggs Named 2023 Staff Employee-of-the-Year for Community and Public Service
   May 2, 2023

BIG Kudos to Dr. Michelle Meggs, executive director of the Women + Girls research Alliance, a division of urbanCORE,  for being named UNC Charlotte's Staff Employee of the Year for Community and Public Service.  More information on the awards and upcoming recognition ceremony at ...

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UNC Charlotte Serves as a Strategic Partner for the 2023 Rural Summit
UNC Charlotte Serves as a Strategic Partner for the 2023 Rural Summit
   April 10, 2023

written by Janice Mukhia 

Partners for Rural Impact (PRI) from Berea, Kentucky partnered with urbanCORE, UNC Charlotte’s hub for engaged scholarship, Cato College of Education, and Save the Children on the 2023 Rural Summit: Cradle to Career, at The Westin Charlotte, April 3-4...

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Dr. Tamara Johnson Nominated for the Charlotte Ledger’s 40 over 40 Award
Dr. Tamara Johnson Nominated for the Charlotte Ledger’s 40 over 40 Award
   March 23, 2023

written by Janice Mukhia 

As part of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the nomination of Dr. Tamara Johnson, Director of Engaged Scholarship for urbanCORE, for the Charlotte Ledger’s 40 over 40 Awards.  These awards are a prestigious tradition honoring people over 40...

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UNC Charlotte Earns Several Recognitions at the North Carolina Campus Engagement PACE Conference
UNC Charlotte Earns Several Recognitions at the North Carolina Campus Engagement PACE Conference
   February 21, 2023

written by Janice Mukhia 

UNC Charlotte had robust representation and received several awards at this year’s 2023 North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE) Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement (PACE) Conference. A diverse group of students, staff and faculty from interdisciplinary majors joined Chancellor Sharon Gaber in representing the University’s longstanding commitment to...

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Spotlight on W + GRA Initiatives for Black History Month
Spotlight on W + GRA Initiatives for Black History Month
   February 20, 2023
written by Janice Mukhia 

W + GRA at UNC Charlotte Serves as a Driver in Shaping Key Conversations to Improve the Lives of Women + Girls in Charlotte

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urbanCORE Civic Engagement Coordinator Honored for Community Engagement
urbanCORE Civic Engagement Coordinator Honored for Community Engagement
   January 23, 2023
written by Janice Mukhia 
 
urbanCORE Civic Engagement Coordinator and UNC Charlotte student, David...
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Q & A with Aaron Houck
Q & A with Aaron Houck
   January 19, 2023

written by Janice Mukhia 

Dr. Aaron Houck moved with his family to Charlotte from West Virginia when he was eight years old. He grew up in the University City area, which like the University, has changed a lot. Dr. Houck attended Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and graduated from Independence High School with an IB diploma. He earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson...

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Dr. Michelle Meggs Featured in Niner Insider
Dr. Michelle Meggs Featured in Niner Insider
   December 1, 2022
written by Janice Mukhia 
Meet Dr. Michelle Meggs
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2022 SCHUL Forum Videos
2022 SCHUL Forum Videos
   November 17, 2022

SCHUL FORUM PANEL 1

SCHUL FORUM (KEYNOTE ADDRESS & 2ND PANEL)

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