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urbanCORE’s Associate Provost among UNC Charlotte Leaders Named to Who’s Who in Black Charlotte
Byron P. White, Ed.D., associate provost for Urban Research and Community Engagement among five members of UNC Charlotte faculty/staff named to Who’s Who in Black Charlotte. Who’s Who in Black Charlotte, an entity of Real Times Media, documents the positive achievements of Black Charlotteans who are making outstanding contributions to the communities and organizations they […]
Curriculum Tools to Support a Community-Oriented Research Engagement Pathway
Community engagement is a core part of UNC Charlotte’s mission to educate and train the next generation of engaged scholars who will make an impact in the community. If you are an instructor interested in integrating community engagement content into your courses, urbanCORE, UNC Charlotte’s hub for engaged scholarship, has a number of resources that […]
W+GRA Leadership Café Facilitates Strategic Community Conversations in Support of Women and Girls Across Charlotte
The Women + Girls Research Alliance, a unit of UNC Charlotte’s urbanCORE, in partnership with the Women’s Intercultural Exchange (https://www.wi-ce.net), will host its second “Taking Space Without Apology: A Women and Girls Leadership Café” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 16, at UNC Charlotte’s Popp Martin Student Union. This year’s themes will center on […]
Women + Girls Research Alliance elevates the standard of what research should look like
Established in 2006, the Women + Girls Research Alliance (W+GRA) provides the UNC Charlotte community a space to focus on crucial research and education on women’s issues. Their work focuses on civic and political engagement, economic security and violence against women. The alliance is a unit of Charlotte’s urbanCORE, which focuses on the challenges preventing […]
2023-2024 W+GRA Seed Grant Funding Request for Proposals
The Women + Girls Research Alliance (W+GRA) is excited to announce a call for proposals for projects that emphasize community partnerships and community-engaged research activities, that addresses the critical areas of mental health and wellness, economic security/mobility, and equity in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The W+GRA invites UNC Charlotte faculty to submit proposals from September […]
Field Trip to UNC Charlotte Showcases Integration and Application of STEM in Real-World Settings
written by Janice Mukhia UNC Charlotte offers diverse opportunities and programs to keep students educationally stimulated throughout the summer. Most recently, it partnered with the McClintock Partners in Education (McPIE), an outreach initiative of Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte, to host a field trip for 55 sixth grade students and chaperones as part of its […]
Charlotte Girls Don’t Feel Safe at School
Female Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students harbor fears about two realities of modern-day public education, according to a women and girls study at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Those fears center around shootings and issues on school buses. The study also says female students want greater access to mental health services in schools. “It’s important for […]
Women + Girls Research Alliance report identifies key findings on issues affecting women and girls in Charlotte
The Women + Girls Research Alliance , a unit of UNC Charlotte’s urbanCORE, unveiled key findings on issues impacting women and girls across the Charlotte metropolitan region. The alliance presented its findings during the “Taking Space Without Apology: A Women and Girls Leadership Café Data Report Luncheon” held on June 19, 2023 at the Popp […]
Urban Institute Honored at CataLysT
written by Janice Mukhia The Charlotte Urban Institute was one of the honorees at CataLysT, hosted by the Levine Museum of the New South. The recognition represents the Museum’s ongoing work to foster community partnerships, allowing them to expand their work and build community. The Institute was a resource in understanding ongoing issues affecting our […]
UNC Charlotte Serves as a Strategic Partner for the 2023 Rural Summit
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, 2023. The Rural Summit provided a platform for over 340 educational leaders […]