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Remembering Riley and Reed today, and hoping for unity and peace within our 49er community and our world. We are stronger together. Sarah WeedClass of 2016

With Deepest Sympathy and Remembrance Always in our hearts. Rest in Peace!

Our Niner Nation shall live on and prosper but always keep defining members in our hearts.

I graduated in 2005 and moved back to Connecticut. I still have traces of my southern accent, especially when I’m excited about something, sweet tea is still my favorite thing to drink, I can make an awesome barbecue and I’m so grateful for all I leaned in the classrooms at UNC Charlotte! I have a […]

Reed and Riley will be forever remembered in our hearts! We are the Mighty Niner Nation! We are big, proud and much stronger thanks to Drew, Sean, Emily, Rami and Professor Johnson! On this historical day, let us continue to stand strong together as one!

The summer edition of the magazine of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a professional, and still compassionate, tribute to the strength and love that exists within this fine institution. The tributes brought me to tears as I read the stories of courage. Thank you, Chancellor Dubois, for your continued leadership. …..GO NINERS!!!!….. […]

Tuesday was supposed to be a fun day for us all. You could see students around campus happy that it was the last day of classes. I remember sitting in a computer lab with friends four hours prior to the shooting and just soaking in my last few days as a fellow 49er as I […]

I have been struggling to find the right words since the tragedy; it is very hard to imagine that our beautiful, peaceful campus and institution experienced this horrible event. My prayers are with the families of those two young men who lost their lives, the wounded, the entire faculty, staff and students. “Have we trials […]

Even almost 40 years from graduation, this horrific event has shook me to the core. I feel a bond with all of Niner Nation that is stronger than ever. To all Niners — past, present, and future — we all #Charlotte Strong! My prayers go to the families of Riley and Reed, may God give […]

My heart could not be more saddened by the events last week, but more proud of my 49er family. The strength the UNC Charlotte community has shown gives me pride and hope for the future. Those killed and injured have a special place in my prayers. Let us never forget the power of kindness and […]