General News

The recent acquisition of two new LEAF vehicles provides University customers with an “electric” option to select from among motor fleet offerings. The Nissan LEAF, an all-electric vehicle, is currently available for daily rental. “Different from the per-mile rate we currently offer for other fleet vehicles, the LEAF can be rented for a $20 per […]

UNC Charlotte has joined the Green Sports Alliance, an organization that leverages sports to promote healthy and sustainable communities. “Sports are engrained in the fabric of many of our lives, and using this existing passion to create positive change in our communities will only serve to strengthen our students, University and surrounding population,” said UNC […]

UNC Charlotte employees have until Monday, Oct. 31, to make selections for 2017 insurance coverage and other benefits during Open Enrollment. There are several big changes to plan options for the upcoming year: Employees must take action to stay in the Enhanced 80/20 Plan or the Consumer Directed Health 85/15 Plan (CDHP). Otherwise, all enrolled […]

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following staff members during the Oct. 4-5 New Employee Orientation session: Annual Giving Marcus Orchard, university program specialist Belk College of Business Stefani Thachik, assistant director of honors programs Building Environmental Services Amee Revis, building environmental technician Clement Yapi, building environmental technician Conferences, Reservations and Event Services Bionnca Andrews, public communications […]

The UNC Charlotte campus did not sustain any damage from Hurricane Matthew or the subsequent flooding many other counties in the state are experiencing. Classes will resume as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The University is mindful, however, of the approximately 3,000 students who live in affected areas and may have returned home for fall […]

The human resources office has released the approved 2017 holiday calendar. Monday, Jan. 2, will be the first paid holiday of the year.

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following staff members during the Oct. 18-19 New Employee Orientation session: Athletic Academic Center Ashleigh Smith, assistant director and tutor Atkins Library Analiz Laracuente-Espinal, administrative support associate Belk College of Business Samantha Baranowski, marketing and communications manager Building Environmental Services Faustin Kalonji, building environmental technician Linda Roberts, building environmental technician Dance […]

UNC Charlotte’s rollout of the Kronos Workforce Ready timekeeping system is complete, and the University is already experiencing its benefits. The cloud-based system automates time collection for employees, eliminating the estimated 40,000 pieces of paper the University previously used each year for timekeeping. This change allows for a more comprehensive system and reduces the need […]

Benefits-eligible employees and their covered dependents can receive a free flu shot at two upcoming on-campus clinics. Vaccinations will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, and Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room. No appointment is necessary, but a health insurance ID card must be presented.

There have been recent reports of near-miss accidents and some passengers misunderstanding where the buses may stop. Please remember: There’s a reason why the audio recording says, “Please, do not cross in front of the bus.” Unlike school buses, traffic is not required to halt in both directions for municipal buses. Oncoming traffic continues; cars […]