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Today is a hard day for Niner Nation. Nothing can make right the tragic events of two years ago and my heart continues to break for our community. In that heartbreak and sadness there is light. Our Niner Nation is strong and resilient. Our students, past, present, and future, are incredible and give me confidence […]

Hold your loved ones close and be proud to be part of such an amazing 49er family!

Sending reflection, compassion, and support to our NinerNation.

I remember 4/30/2019 very well. I had just left Cameron for the day around 5:30 p.m. for an hour minute commute home. I received a text at 5:50 p.m. with a disturbing message that shots were fired and to run, hide, fight. About 5-10 minutes later, I began receiving calls asking if I was okay. I am still […]

It was one of the strangest/worst days of my life. As an RA I, like many employees and student leaders, have had ALICE training. However, nothing you train for can prepare you for something like this. I am an alumni from the class of 2014 and I love UNC Charlotte so much I came back […]

I still can’t believe that this evil happened here at UNC Charlotte–my home away from home. I have spent each week day on campus for more than 11 years. The last few years I’ve worked in Kennedy. I am heartbroken and so very sorry to those who are suffering this overwhelming grief.  But I am […]

My heart is broken for Niner Nation, but I know we’ll make it through this. Hug your friends and family, and be as present as you can be. Love and light to all. #Charlottestrong

While I am at a loss for words over the tragic events of this week, I am encouraged and inspired by the kindness I have seen and experienced. I am proud to be a part of Niner Nation. We are united, we are strong and we will not let this tragedy define us.

As survivors, this community will always remember those who were lost. And as survivors, we must remain thankful for the time that we still have on this earth.

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, […]