Condolences

There are no words to convey the heartbreak felt throughout the UNC Charlotte community, but I do feel a sense of hopefulness in each image I see of students gathering together to grieve, to remember, and to heal. If I could have one more wish beyond wishing that time had altered its course around 5:30 […]

We, as parents of a current UNC Charlotte student, never felt our daughter was in danger, and this was due to the quick and efficient actions of the police and school officials. We will forever remember those who were affected and appreciative that our daughter and thousands of others were kept safe as the events […]

My son will be a senior at UNC Charlotte next fall. Right now my heart aches for the families of those lost and injured. On 9/11/01 I was a FDNY Lieutenant, and I personally witnessed heroism not just on that tragic day but on a daily basis as a firefighter. What Riley Howell did that […]

So many things have been in head since this tragedy. Still shocked and confused. So blessed to be part of The Niner Nation, meeting everyone that I came across, friends, professors, and staff. Prayers to those students who are recovering and the family of the victims. I know Riley Howell and Reed Parlier will be […]

As an alumni of UNC Charlotte, I am saddened and shocked by the violence of last week. I have so many fond memories of my college experience at UNC Charlotte. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the students who lost their lives and those who were injured. I also keep my […]

I committed to UNC Charlotte to play soccer when I was just 16 years old. Since then, I have been committed to this community in all ways. While this event has been absolutely devastating and heartbreaking in many ways, I have never been more sure of my choice to come this school. When people say […]

I graduated more than 20 years ago but it felt like I was there when this terrible event occurred at UNC Charlotte. I have such wonderful memories of UNC Charlotte. My heart goes out to everyone affected and to the whole community at this difficult time. Wishing a speedy recovery to the four injured students.

There are no words to describe the late afternoon of 4/30. There are heroes: Riley, Reed, the first responders, our awesome police chief and his police force, and the strength, resolve, and amazing grace in the eye of tragedy by our Chancellor and his staff. I was hit personally with the losses, especially in Reed, […]

Words cannot describe the heartbreak this community has endured. I have never been more proud of the place I call home after seeing the way the Niner Nation united during this time. This is an exceptional place, with beyond incredible people. We will forever be changed, but we will emerge stronger than ever. It has […]

When the tragic shooting hit UNC Charlotte, I was attending my niece’s graduation from the University of Michigan. It was a cold but bright day in the stadium with thousands of undergraduate and graduate students waiting anxiously to begin their new lives after their academic years of schooling. Our family has had three graduates from […]