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‘She is the fabric of UNC Charlotte.’ Three-time Niner Jennifer Merry ’04, MSA ’23 leaves lasting legacy, earns Ph.D.
In 2004, Jennifer Merry graduated from UNC Charlotte with a B.M. in Music Education and a license to teach, and eventually became band director at Kannapolis Middle. That’s how most graduate profiles end, but for Merry, her bachelor’s degree was just the beginning of her Niner story. When her daughter was 20 and decided to […]
Mebane Early Literacy Center to Screen New PBS Kids Show at Studio, Advised by Distinguished Faculty
A screening of the forthcoming PBS Kids show “Phoebe and Jay” will be co-hosted by the UNC Charlotte Mebane Early Literacy Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday Feb. 14. The screening will take place in the PBS studio room of Charlotte’s PBS station, WTVI. The event will begin with an introduction by Kelly Cartwright, […]
‘A Natural from Day One’: Lindsay Blalock ’25 exemplifies Charlotte’s excellence in literacy education
“Remember your why” is a phrase teachers hear constantly. It’s supposed to be an encouragement, reminding educators to center the reason they’re in the profession, because no matter how hard it may get, that “why” is supposed to always get you through. For elementary education senior Lindsay Blalock, her “why” is baked into her DNA. […]
Empowering Future Leaders: Cato College’s Summer Programs in STEM, Literacy, Writing and Research
Cato College’s summer programs give K–12 students hands-on research, tutoring and growth opportunities that bridge academics with future careers. Through STEM immersions, literacy and math camps, and writing workshops, students gain experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence and foster academic achievement. This summer, the university offered three distinct programs—each tailored to specific educational needs—demonstrating Cato […]