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M.S. in Bioinformatics student, Jennifer Gilby, Wins Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals and is joined by Dean Pinku Mukherjee

M.S. in Bioinformatics student, Jennifer Gilby, Wins Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals
Graduate students articulated research findings in three minutes or less.
   November 28, 2023

Jennifer Gilby, M.S. in Bioinformatics student, was selected as the first-place winner in the...

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5 Key Considerations for Returning to Graduate School After Time in the Workforce
Marisa Grimmius shares her journey and tips for success.
   November 20, 2023

Returning to graduate school after several years in the workforce can seem scary for many people simply because any change comes with a myriad of unknowns. This was certainly the case for me, and that is why I wanted to write about my...

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Life in Charlotte as a Graduate Student
Sohana Zaman, M.S. in Economics student, shares her experience in her home away from home.
   November 17, 2023

As a graduate student, Charlotte, North Carolina has evolved into more than just a city for me; it is now my home away from home. My scholastic path has become a satisfying and enriching experience thanks to the Queen City's lively...

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A Graduate Student's Guide to Conference Success
Ph.D. Student Kaitlin Klotz Shares Tips for Navigating The Research Conference Landscape
   November 15, 2023

As a graduate student, you will undoubtedly put a ton of time and energy into your research project. Conferences are an exciting opportunity to share your work and gain valuable feedback while building your professional network....

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Doctoral students celebrate during commencement ceremony

Graduate programs rank high in 2023 Diverse 100 rankings
Ranking lists Charlotte graduate degrees among top programs
   November 14, 2023

UNC Charlotte continues to be recognized for its ongoing commitment to assisting students from historically underrepresented groups in achieving academic success by earning graduate and undergraduate degrees.

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Path to Success: Crafting a Compelling Statement of Purpose
Graduate Ambassador Jessica Cochran on How to Prepare Your Statement of Purpose
   November 13, 2023

Your statement of purpose (SOP) is a crucial component of your graduate school application. It serves as a window into your aspirations, ambitions and readiness for the program you're applying to. Writing an impactful SOP requires...

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Graduate & Postdoctoral Writing Center door with Charlotte logo

UNC Charlotte Unveils New Graduate & Postdoctoral Writing Center
Attend the open house on Nov. 1 from 12 to 3 p.m.
   October 10, 2023

The new Graduate & Postdoctoral Writing Center (GPWC), a collaboration between the Graduate...

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Teaching Excellence
Exum, Beete Praised for Teaching Excellence
   September 28, 2023
M. Lyn Exum, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Criminal Justice and Criminology, and Deborah Beete, senior lecturer and director, Masters of Public Health Program, are the 2023 recipients of the Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence and UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence, respectively. Read more at Inside UNC Charlotte.

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Sifting Through History
A North Carolina archaeological dig unearths new knowledge about early 20th-century Black education
   September 21, 2023
Growing up in Mississippi, Camille Richardson witnessed the telling and retelling of the tragic story of a family member who perished when the Ku Klux Klan firebombed his home.  “While saving his family from the fire, he didn’t make it out,” Richardson said. “My mother first told me the story when I was very young. That’s one thing that has always remained with me.”  While the...

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Research Reveals Boosting Strategies that Mitigate Risks of COVID-19 in Cancer Patients
   September 21, 2023
For many, the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic seems over. However, for patients whose immune systems are compromised by cancer or by cancer therapies, fear of COVID-19 infection and severe disease remains very real. Currently, CDC guidance recommends that immunocompromised patients receive COVID-19 booster shots “as needed.” While this flexibility is useful for patients with complex medical...

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