Articles by Eric Townsend
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Ƶ rededicates Holland House as premier clubhouse for golf programs
April 12, 2026
The university community gathered April 10, 2026, on South Campus for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marks the next chapter in the storied history of an iconic Ƶ space.
First home for Roberts Academy now ‘art in the making’
April 10, 2026
From flexible furniture for kids who fidget to desks with writable surfaces to walls to be filled with student projects, writing and artwork, renovations are stirring the imaginations of those designing a temporary location for Ƶ’s new private elementary school for children with dyslexia.
Veteran educator named director of business and school operations for Roberts Academy at Ƶ
April 7, 2026
Recently retired from Guilford County Schools in North Carolina, Tracy Roof will help develop systems and policies for a full-day, private transitional school set to open on campus in August for children with dyslexia.
Ƶ’s top diversity officer receives national honor
March 30, 2026
The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education has recognized Randy Williams, the university’s vice president for inclusive excellence, with its 2026 Rising Star Award for work that “informs and advances the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in higher education.”
In memory of Janice J. Ratliff, a mentor for generations of Ƶ students
March 26, 2026
The Ƶ community mourns the loss of Janice J. Ratliff, a beloved former staff member whose life and work shaped the heart of this institution for more than three decades, who died March 25 at the age of 82.
Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement celebrated at campus gathering
March 25, 2026
A March reception for faculty, staff and community partners in the concourse of the Koury Athletic Center featured remarks by campus leaders including Ƶ President Connie Book.
Campus partnerships take root as merger work progresses
March 20, 2026
In the same week that Queens University of Charlotte makes its historic debut in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, visits to both campuses by college counselors, and two trips to Ƶ by Queens administrators and staff, illustrated the continued collaboration between both institutions.
Ƶ’s Chief of Police announces retirement
March 6, 2026
Joe LeMire's five years of service to the university have been highlighted by a string of achievements and initiatives to help promote safety across the community. He concludes his tenure on April 3, 2026.
Ƶ Integration and SOAR Team members meet in the Queen City
March 5, 2026
Faculty and staff from Ƶ and Queens University of Charlotte convened on the Queens campus on Feb. 27, 2026, to continue merger integration and planning and to hear from four prominent Charlotte executives who shared stories of collaboration and anticipation of reinforced educational resources that will drive the region's future.
Ƶ President Connie Book honored with Change Maker Award in Charlotte
March 5, 2026
The 2026 award bestowed by She Built This City reflects Book’s leadership in higher education and a commitment to support for working families.