General News
UNC Charlotte recognized with merit award from Professional Grounds Management Society
The Professional Grounds Management Society recognized UNC Charlotte with a merit award in the society’s 2024 Green Star Awards competition. The honor was given for the Niner waterfall in the small site category for exceptional grounds maintenance. Award winners were honored during the society’s 2024 awards celebration, held last month, in conjunction with the annual […]
October is Campus Sustainability Month
October is Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability has published a list of campus and community events to celebrate. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in events such as the Transportation Fair, the Student Sustainability Summit, the Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale and Campus […]
UNC Charlotte Recognized with Green Fleet Award
The National Association of Fleet Administrators has recognized UNC Charlotte with a 2024 Green Fleet Award. The honor was announced during the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo recently held in Durham, North Carolina. The Green Fleet Awards recognize peak-performing fleet sustainability efforts and honors fleets who have enhanced practices to make a positive impact on the […]
Owen Cooks Appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management
Please join us in welcoming Owen Cooks, our newly appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management. He will assume his duties on September 16. Cooks will lead more than 450 employees in the Department of Facilities Management in planning, building, operating and maintaining the University’s buildings and land. He will report directly to Rich Amon, […]