How Charlotte Helped This Transplant Build One Of The Fastest Growing Real Estate Firms in America

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If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting David Hoffman, you may not have realized that he’s the head of one of the fastest growing real estate firms in America, with offices in LA, Tampa, Charleston, and all over the Charlotte region. His humble demeanor and warm attitude make you feel like you’ve known him for years – maybe that’s why he’s been so successful in a city full of transplants.

After being raised in New York City and working as an economist in Washington, DC, he moved to Charlotte in 2005 to start a new career as a real estate agent. David told me that he was initially unsure how he’d be received in a southern city – especially not knowing many people here.

Uncertainty quickly turned to surprise as Charlotte embraced him with open arms. He helped 46 clients buy or sell a home in the first year, and earned Allen Tate’s prestigious Rookie of the Year award. This opened the door to a rare mentoring relationship with Mr. Allen Tate himself in 2006.

david hoffman groupSince then, David has been pouring back into the city that embraced him; serving on the City of Charlotte’s Zoning Board, NC Board of Trustees for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Jon Beason’s Making Lives Better Foundation, and as the President of the Charlotte Junior Chamber – he also narrowly lost a political campaign to become the Mayor of Marvin.

In March of 2013, the David Hoffman Group, Inc., (DHG) in affiliation with Keller Williams Realty started its first office in Huntersville and has since built more offices around Charlotte, as well as in South Carolina, Florida, and California.

David is now regularly featured on local and national tv for his work in real estate, and as an economist.

I asked David what advice he would give to other Charlotte transplants;

“Go all-in with your goals, because Charlotte WILL embrace you, and your dreams! Just be sure to treat others how they want to be treated, while showcasing your knowledge, passion, and expertise, and always being present wherever you are, and you will realize your dreams here!”

 

 

The 10 Cheapest Travel Destinations for North Carolina Students

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The studentship is a perfect time for exploring the beauty of the world and cultures. Sometimes it might even replace a significant part of traditional education. Experienced travelers are successful, intelligent, stress-resistant, and have a vast network of friends over the world. Moreover, student cards dive plenty of discounts. 

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Before booking your first flight, keep in mind some tips:

  1. Remember, there are four International and a few regional airports North Carolina. You would want to check all of them to find the cheapest option.
  2. The cheapest flights are usually from October till March. The non-season period has plenty of advantages starting with popular touristic destinations free of crowds and lower prices for both entry tickets and hostels. 
  3. Use third party flight search websites, but always book directly on the airline’s website. The price will be the same, but you will have additional bonuses and miles for the next flight. 
  4. Make sure to use cashback services.

1. Miami

Miami is a perfect option for unforgettable weekend trips. Not only it is attractive with its beaches and free-spirit atmosphere, but it also has a convenient connection with Freeport, Key West, and even the Bahamas. Here you can recharge your mind, enjoy the weather, which is much more welcoming than in summer, and meet inspiring people. You can always find a few events there. For those who appreciate nature, there is an Everglades National Park. Photographers will enjoy the views.

2. New York

Big Apple gives plenty of opportunities for North Carolina students. It is a world of endless events, inspiring people, jazz gigs, modern art exhibitions, and who knows what else. There are two options:

  • get your ticket and see what happens when you come;
  • plan your trip and schedule every hour of your weekend.

These two options reflect two different types of people, those who enjoy unexpected adventures, and those who prefer keeping everything under control. Define your personality and choose the opposite option.

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3. Las Vegas

The world’s biggest gambling paradise is one of the most attractive travel destinations. People are going crazy here. Before visiting the place, it is recommended to watch the movie 21 by Robert Luketic. Here you might find a few ideas on how to gamble wisely. If you are not a player, you can enjoy the beauty of decorations and the spirit of the place, or use Limo Find to see some truly breathtaking natural beauty.

 

4. San Francisco

Traveling to an inspiring place can have more educative aims than school tasks. Use my custom writing and plan your trip. Silicon Valley is the must-visit place for all computer science students. If you are lucky to find a friend ho works there, you could visit a few campuses and get inspired. People are welcoming and open-minded here. Visiting silicon valley is a great chance to find out how do you feel about living and boosting your career there. The earlier you decide, the better. 

5. Germany and Mallorca

Trips to Europe may cost you much more than regional flights. However, if you want to change your surroundings completely, you should plan your trip there. For example, flight to Germany costs around $500 depending on the city and the season. There you can either rent a car or buy another flight to wherever you want. For example, there are always cheap flights to Mallorca, the place with marvelous views and beach lines with unforgettable watercolor. 

6. Italy

Check Roma, Venice, Pisa, and Florence for historical trips. Here you’ll find pieces of evidence of the most ancient cultures in the world and will enjoy the beauty of medieval architecture. The most visited places are:

7. Grece

The ticket to Athens costs around $600, however, you can travel between the islands and enjoy the beauty of transparent water together with historical places. You’ll find plenty of welcoming people here as well as 

8. European mountains 

Visit Austria, Switzerland, or the Dolomites for mountain views, small and crystal clean villages, skiing, and unusual nature. Here you’ll find inspiration for mountain climbing, meditation, tasty food, and meeting idiosyncratic people.

9. Bali

Bali is the place for freelancers, entrepreneurs, surfers, yoga lovers, and free spirit admirers. The place is perfect for spending at least one month there. It is cheap and juicy in all senses. People from all over the world come here to experience the paradise of the world.

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10. Beijing

Trip to Beijing will have plenty of surprises and unexpected astonishments. The culture is fantastic and scarring at the same time. It is worth seeing how 21 million people are living together without violating each other and having the most exciting culture, worldview, and beliefs.

Bottom line

The studentship is the best period for traveling. You will not only enjoy the beauty and diversity of the planet earth but also discover yourself better. The trip is a great chance to find out what do you like and what you don’t like. There is a great chance to find inspiration for your further career. Having a network of friends all over the world will make you think outside the box and become truly international. 

Sandra Larson is a traveler and admirer of the planet earth. She has visited more than one hundred countries and encourages young people to do the same. She is convinced that traveling is the best way to educate yourself.

Charlotte Housing Authority Unveils New Name and Logo – Inlivian

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The Charlotte Housing Authority unveiled its new name and logo today.   The new name INLIVIAN, reflects the organization’s rich past and bright future. In addition to the new name, the organization also unveiled its new logo, website and social media pages for the first time.

The Charlotte Housing Authority was established in 1939 to improve housing conditions and provide decent housing for low-income families after the Great Depression. Today, the agency provides housing and support to over 10,000 households in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

As federal funding continues to decline – and more people move to Charlotte driving home values and rents even higher – the organization has evolved from a traditional housing authority to an entrepreneurial agency focused on solutions to help address Charlotte’s housing challenges.

This is an extremely exciting time for our organization,” said A. Fulton Meachem Jr., CEO of INLIVIAN. “We were founded to serve after the Great Depression. In the 80 years since, we have evolved and now provide housing solutions to help address Charlotte’s diverse housing challenges and improve the quality of the life of the residents we serve. Our new name, INLIVIAN, better reflects the agency we are today.”

INLIVIAN, is a newly-created, unique word is inspired by the word “enliven,” meaning “to restore or give life to.” INLIVIAN’s vision is to empower families and individuals to live more stable lives by delivering diverse price point housing for those priced out of the market, including teachers, nurses, custodians, veterans, seniors and the disabled.  It should be noted that INLIVIAN will continue to serve Charlotte’s most vulnerable residents who make 30% or less of the area median income or $25,750 per year for a family of four.  INLIVIAN’s mission is strengthened by its commitment to family, community, opportunity, and leadership.

INLIVIAN’s rebranding effort has taken more than a year and included extensive research, in-depth interviews and focus groups with residents, community leaders, elected officials and employees about the name and overall brand. The feedback collected confirmed that the words “housing” and “authority” have a great deal of stigma and negative connotations associated with them. This association ignites undeserved negative stereotypes about our residents and communities.

“After listening to valuable feedback about our name, coupled with the changing funding landscape for housing authorities, it was confirmed that it was time to update our brand and change the way we represent ourselves,” Meachem added.

For more information, please visit INLIVIAN.com.

NASCAR’s Joey Logano Breaks Guinness Record with World’s Longest Hot Wheels Track in Charlotte

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Today, 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano partnered with Hot Wheels to successfully break the Guinness World Record for the World’s Longest Hot Wheels track coming in at over 1,941 feet. Inspired by his ongoing success in race circuits during  career spanning over a decade, the Guinness World Record also celebrated the launch of Logano’s all-new 2018 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang featuring custom Joey Logano Racing / Hot Wheels racing livery.

“Hot Wheels has been pushing the boundaries in car culture with it’s challenger spirit, outrageous design and unparalled performance for over 51 years,” said Ricardo Briceno, Senior Director of Brand Marketing for Hot Wheels. “Joey Logano embodies that same spirit in his racing, which is why we’re thrilled to partner with him on this record-breaking track and special edition die-cast. He’s truly brought the Hot Wheels challenger spirit to life today!”

Logano broke the world record at his personal race garage in Charlotte, NC. The track started in Joey’s expansive race shop, weaving through his fantastic car collection – including a Deloreon, custom Rat Rod International, International Scout and a 1933 custom Ford hot rod, 1972 Ford Econoline, 2017 Ford GT– and eventually ending inside the cockpit of his 2018 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang.

During the nail-biting attempt, Logano was at the start and finish lines, pushing the car through the first of 122 boosters and then jumping into his 2018 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang to witness the die-cast dive into the cockpit upon completion. With over a year of planning and 7 days of setting up the track for the perfect run, Logano’s attempt was witnessed by friends, family and NASCAR royalty from the Petty family.

“Talk about a childhood dream come true! I have so many memories playing with my Hot Wheels cars as a kid, and it’s fun to jump back in that space with my son who shares the same passion for his Hot Wheels as I did,” said Joey Logano. “Hot Wheels basically founded my passion for racing – the first car I ever had was a Hot Wheels car – and now being here, setting this world record with my son and an amazing team of Hot Wheels fans is a great way to announce our new special edition Ford Mustang.”

The Hot Wheels Joey Logano 2018 Ford Mustang will be available on shelves for Hot Wheels fans to add to their collections by July 2020.

How to Know If You’re Ready for Marriage

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There isn’t a single person in the whole world who can with ease answer that question. Nowadays, in this contemporary world, many ladies tend to get married much much later, some far in their thirties, and some even then say that they are not ready. So, when is the right moment? How will I know? Would I be able to read the “signs”? If you have a cherished and righteous person by our side, there is not much weighing to do, since life is short, and there is a vivid adventure in front of you, far after the marriage. Here are the most obvious ways to find out if you are ready to take the plunge.

 

  • You will feel that you couldn’t be with anyone else

 

Dating serves just as a means for finding an eligible husband or wife. Our organism is somehow predisposed to search for the special someone with whom we would be able to have children and spend the rest of our lives. Once you “feel” that you no longer have to “look” for that kind of a person, and you feel that you have him by your side, then that is the best time to get married. You won’t need to be with other people, neither to share a bed with anybody else. You will not notice other people around, and that is only because you will feel truly content.

 

  • You won’t have any doubts or reservations

 

If your future husband were to arrive with a stunning diamond ring, similar to the ones you can find on Jewelry Jealousy site, you will say “YES” without restrictions just because you feel safe and loved. One of the best ways to know that you are ready for marriage is to know that you don’t’ have any reservations, secretes, concerns or doubts about him or his life. If you are having some doubts about entering a marriage with your partner, knowing that you can discuss it, sharing that you have clear desires and goals in life will put you on the right path. When he proposes, you don’t need to get married at that very moment, waiting for the right time may take even two years, which will prepare you mentally for the upcoming marital life.

 

  • You feel safe and mature

 

Once you have found a partner who is not jealous, grumpy, headstrong or, hopefully not, violent in any manner, you can say that you have found a safe haven. Jealousy is a vicious thing, and if you feel loved, supported and if you are treated like a princess by your partner without any obligations to “return” the favor, then you are ready for sure. With a loved person you will feel matured, confident and ready to take up any life challenges and succumb to difficult obstacles together.

 

  • You will honestly love yourself

 

Marriage represents a fairy-tale-like ending to a perfect love story. It is a wonderful commitment that binds two people who are happy together. If you are happy the way he makes you feel, if you are satisfied with your looks if you are happy with your partner no matter where you go or what you do, then there is no doubt that you are ready for the “big” step. When you feel happy with yourself, and love how he makes you feel, symbolizing your love in Holy matrimony is only a cherry on the top.

 

  • You won’t be able to imagine a day without him

 

The future is unpredictable. If you feel that you don’t see yourself with your partner in it, then you might as well end the relationship. However, whenever you think about the future and your partner is in it, then you can know that you are meant to be with each other. Plus, if you don’t dwell about the past and not reminisce of the days you used to have, but rather envision family vacation with your loved partner, then you know that it is the time for the “I do’s”.

Stable financial situation, job satisfaction, nice apartment are all only a plus, but not vital. For a healthy and stable marriage, you only need to respect and love one another.

Latest US Election Betting For 2020

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As many political observers will tell you, the next presidential election in the US will happen on 3rd November 2020. While it may not be clear who the final candidates will be, that hasn’t stopped people from speculating. In fact, people are placing wagers on who will be the next US president. There has been plenty of rumors about who will make a stand, with Hilary Clinton appearing unlikely to stand again following her last defeat by Donald Trump.

Some wild rumor has suggested that Oprah Winfrey might be one of the candidates, but she hasn’t confirmed it yet. However, with over about 11 months left before the ballot day, the voters’ opinion is bound the change based on the events in the US political scene and internationally. Let’s look at some of the most likely candidates for the 2020 presidential election based on the current data.

Will Trump Hit The Jackpot Again?

Looking at the country, it might be hard to understand why a president with such less endearing personal traits will want to run for a second term. He has flirted and fought impeachment for the bigger part of his presidency while attracting sharp criticism for his random actions and statements. However, his supporters believe he has done great for the nation’s economy and the US business sector.

Considering that the 73-year-old wants to run for the second term, Trump’s name may be on the ballot box if the Republicans don’t oppose it. For punters interested in the US election betting 2020, Donald Trump’s odds to win range at 2.37 insignificant bookies. You can also bet that the Republicans won’t endorse Trump at the odds of 4.00, or back the Republican Mike Pence and get odds of 34.

Top Contenders For The 2020 US Presidential Elections

As far as there are other Republicans that may be thinking of running, President Donald Trump remains to be the party favorite. It’s unusual for incumbents to get any challenge within the part, and almost unheard of when the unemployment levels are low, and the economy continues to thrive. Even when the economy is soaring, it’s uncommon for an incumbent to have more than two challengers.

On the Democrats camp, a staggering 20+ people are being tracked in major primary polls for the party. The current front-runners include Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts senator who has the street cred with party officials and anti-Trumpers, ex-VP Jaw Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Andrew Yang.

2020 Presidential Betting Tips

While Donald Trump has remained immune to controversies that brought down most of his predecessors, the Democrats might take the sit from him with the right candidate. However, if the economy is down and a traditional candidate such as Sanders or Biden is running, then you can expect a Trump re-election just like what happened between Obama and Romley in 2012.

Considering recent 2019 trends, you can expect the Democrats to eventually nominate Warren or Harris with a running mate like Buttigieg. The primary key for each nominee will depend on who can capture the Sanders and Biden supporters whey they bow out. 

Top 6 trends in modular kitchen design 2019

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No wonder your kitchen is the soul of your home. The kitchen is always ready to serve you with its loyalty during times of expected or unexpected guests, family meals, or other small get-togethers. So, it’s undeniable to integrate this valuable space with some modern, sophisticated interiors.

Practically speaking, several considerate factors should never be ignored while planning to design your kitchen space. Such as, is there sufficient storage space? How would you organize and place the appliances? What kind of lighting would fit in? What type of countertop designs or trending color schemes would go with your style? Would you connect the kitchen with outdoors? Should there be deep storage kitchen drawers and cabinets for the pots and utensils to be fitted in or do you want the kitchenware to be elegantly displayed?

You spend an abundant amount of time in your kitchen, especially if you are the cook in your house. Therefore, it’s vital for the kitchen to work artistically and be efficient in your life.

From the expertise of kitchen experts, we have come up with this article to help you spice up your kitchen life and bless your kitchen with a mesmerizing renovation. Hence, to give your kitchen space a little bit more of perfection, we present to you, the top 6 trends in modular kitchen designs of the year. 

(1)    Trending color schemes

The inclination towards the classic white color kitchen trend is gradually drifting away and moving towards various other shades. White has now become quite common, and the new trend seems to be some popped out colors. Color schemes trending are classy dark colors such as navy blue, matte black, burgundy or wine red are nowadays on the verge of appearance. Interestingly, these elegant and bold colors give you an excellent feel of deluxe and luxury. Darker shades of kitchen cabinets would give your kitchen room a bold and classy look, which neutral colors of cabinets would not be able to create.

However, you have to make sure that the dark bold colors do not override the kitchen space or make the kitchen look dull and gloomy. But demand for dramatic shades or darker kitchen cabinets is in acceleration in 2019. A subtle light-colored kitchen with a dark and intense contrast would mesmerize the eyes of onlookers. Along with a varied form of paint colors, wood stain colors are also in the trend. 2019 is more and more expected to meet pitch-dark or smoky kitchen look.

(2)    Countertops designs

Modern countertop designs include contrasts of colors, patterned countertops, thick slab countertops, wood butcher block or metal, copper or silver countertops, etc.

There are tons of countertop designs. We recommend you to choose the one that goes according to your kitchen space and the durable one.

(3)    Modern kitchen appliances 

Along with trending color schemes and countertop designs, modern appliances are also not lacked behind. There are vast changes in the styles of these kitchen appliances. The days of silver coated pans and utensils are long-buried. Plus, the classic stainless-steel utensils have also been in the market since decades and brings no amazement to the eyes of onlookers. They have started making your kitchen look antiquated.  The modern trend seeks a different burst of colors in the kitchen appliances with a new mixture of colors, contrasts, and textures in the latest trend. With such appliances you can either choose fun and modern cookware or stick with a regular high quality stainless set, like Cuisinart MCP-12n Multiclad Pro cookware set.

The stoves are slowly forgetting their steel look; they are painted in dark contrasting colors which add a little more of creativity look to your kitchen. Such beautiful colors vary among the homeowners and according to their overall kitchen look. For suppose, many homeowners prefer to give a matching look between their stoves and cabinets, or, others just want to contrast these with their kitchen walls.

Previously, specific kitchen appliances did specific individual tasks. The modern kitchen appliances are now being made with multitasking power, to help you save your precious space as well as your valuable time. When you are looking for kitchen appliances, keep the multi-task ones on your priority list. Your kitchen area, family size, and eating habits decide what modern kitchen appliances you are seeking when you are planning on stocking them.

 In earlier times, people sold appliances in sets. Nowadays, you would even find antique appliances being sold individually. The all steel or silver coated appliances have been bid adieu, and the new trendy homeowners are enthusiastic about playing with a mix of colors for their kitchen appliances.

The transition in the oven realm is also not lacked behind. There is a growing demand for different varieties of microwave ovens. This ever-increasing trend is stirred by the oven’s capability of faster cooking and preserving the flavor, nutrients, and moistness of food. There is also a number of a growing trend of French door wall ovens.  This is because homeowners not only find them classy and trendy, but they are also creative. They come with Bluetooth feature with which you can use them from very far away. Moreover, French door wall ovens are also your loyal buddy in terms of space-saving.

Furthermore, detached single wall ovens are gradually being replaced by induction cook-tops. Although they could be costlier than commercial ranges, more and more homeowners are looking for a conversion in the classic commercial ranges.

While we realize these might not go with every homeowner’s personal preferences, we recommend you first to understand your kitchen concept and according to your needs, make the purchase of modern appliances.

(4)    Connecting with outdoors

The trend in modular kitchen space design is getting more and more diverse, such that the contemporary homeowners prefer to connect their outdoor space with their kitchen room. Many homeowners are also creating interesting entrance points from their kitchen space to outside rooms. Having your kitchen connecting with your outdoors is the new trend wherein there is directly connect with nature while you cook your food. Many homeowners prefer to keep no doors between these rooms, and others prefer to connect these rooms with a glass door in between, such that their kitchen easily connects with the outdoors.

(5)    Trending lighting concepts

There is also a significant evolution in the kitchen lighting concept. The lighting concept includes the type and design of lights, and where to place it for greater perfection.

In earlier times, homeowners used to place a single 100-watt bulb/light in the center of the kitchen’s ceiling. But the modern trend involves understanding the lighting concept first. Should it be decorative or functional? Should you consider a pot rack chandelier or under-cabinet lighting? Which one is your light’s focal point? The modern lighting concept seeks to answer these questions

(6)    Deep storage drawers

No wonder your kitchen space has so much value to you. Wasting kitchen space with unnecessary items is heartbreaking. Inadequate structure of drawers and shelves could lead to none other than space wasting. Moreover, sometimes the kitchen space is small compared to the kitchen appliances and kitchenware, which create challenges and complications for the homeowners. 

You should understand to use your kitchen space most efficiently. And the modern trend seeks to meet this efficiency by introducing deep storage drawers where your kitchen tools and accessories could be easily fit in and make your kitchen look neat and tidy, as well as saves your kitchen space. You could also divide the small appliances and kitchenware in each specific drawer. This makes storage more comfortable, and let homeowners enjoy their cooking time with no hassle.

Conclusion

Let these modern kitchen trends aid in your kitchen design ideas, and make the best out of it.

There was a time when homeowners used to think of their kitchen space as a part of the house that should be kept concealed. They used to consider kitchen merely as a place of washing dirty dishes and preparing meals. But now, the mindset has changed, and people think their kitchen space no lesser than any other essential rooms of the house.

The transition in the kitchen concept is immense. Modern kitchen concept is all about using the best out of kitchen space, with a beautiful and elegant kitchen atmosphere. 

USDA Issues Recall Of Over 97,000 Lbs of Salad Sent To The Carolinas

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The USDA has just issued a national recall of over 97,000 lbs of salads due to an E. Coli contamination.

According to the recall, the items were produced between October 14, 2019 and October 16, 2019. Some of the affected brands include Ready Pac, Bonduelle, Marketside, Signature Cafe and Domino’s.

The complete list of products subject to the recall can be found on the following spreadsheet; (View Labels here)

The recalled salads bear the inspection mark of “EST. 18502B”. The salads were shipped to both North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The CDC now recommends that consumers throw away or return any products listed above. Before consuming any questionable meet, be sure to test for E. Coli with at-home testing strips available here.

For any additional questions, you can call 1-800-800-7822.

 

National Award Recognizes UNC Charlotte for Degree Completion Gains

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At a time when reports show that six in 10 students who enroll in a U.S. college will not have earned a degree six years later, UNC Charlotte is embracing the challenge to increase timely degree completion for enrolled students. UNC Charlotte is recognized as a national leader in this effort to develop comprehensive programs to increase student retention and graduation rates by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU); the organization named the University the winner of its 2019 Degree Completion Award.

Through a student-centered approach, UNC Charlotte has improved its four-year graduation rate by 17 percentage points and consequently has seen a 5 percent decline in student debt upon graduation.

“We recognize the importance of a college degree to the jobs of the future and want every student to finish what they start. As a public university committed to access and equity, we also want to do our part to lessen the student debt burden by ensuring our University’s processes do not impede students from moving toward timely completion of their degrees,” said Joan Lorden, provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs.

Chancellor Philip Dubois and Michael Drake, APLU Chair of the Board and President of The Ohio State UniversityUNC Charlotte launched a three-pronged approach in 2011 to improve student success rates. The 49er Graduation Initiative helps students select the right major and supports them as they progress through their course of study. Through the University’s Prospect for Success curriculum, more than 90 percent of incoming first-time college students take a semester-long academic engagement class that strengthens their commitment and ability to succeed as a college student. The University also redesigned its advising system to be more proactive. Finally, the University called on all academic departments to examine their majors to reduce barriers to progression and graduation.

“We applaud UNC Charlotte for its exemplary work to advance student success, equity and degree completion,” said APLU President Peter McPherson. “Perhaps most important of all, UNC Charlotte has implemented a continuous improvement process to build on these gains. Their investment in student-centered transformation has produced sizeable gains across all student subgroups in retention and graduation rates. We’re thrilled to spotlight their team’s work so other institutions can learn from it.”

The Degree Completion Award is one part of APLU’s work to advance college access, equity and completion. UNC Charlotte is one of 130 institutions working in the association’s Powered by Publics effort, which convenes collaborating institutions within 16 transformation clusters working to solve different pieces of the student success puzzle. Collectively, the schools have pledged to aim to increase college access, eliminate the achievement gap, and award hundreds of thousands more degrees by 2025. UNC Charlotte is focusing its efforts on transfer student success for this initiative.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Coming To Rock Hill This Weekend

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Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang will be heading to South Carolina’s upstate tomorrow evening for his first rally in the Charlotte region.

Yang’s official campaign website lists the event as “Highest Priority” and notes that, “We are just over 100 days out from our Primary Election, and it’s time to show up and show out! Join Andrew Yang and his SC Campaign Team in beautiful Old Town Rock Hill to help kick off our 99 Day Race to the Finish Rally!”

The rally will take place at Rock Hill’s Old Town Amphitheater at 144 E Black St.

You can find out more information and register for the rally here.