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Chancellor Emeritus Phil Dubois and Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber cut the ribbon to welcome the first guests for the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
A Dream Realized UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center opens BY PHI LLI P B ROW N
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or 30 years, UNC Charlotte leaders envisioned an on-campus hotel and conference center to host academic and research symposia and provide a home base for 49ers returning to their alma mater. That persistent dream was realized on March 31, 2021, with the opening of the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. “This wonderful hotel and conference center is yet another example of how UNC Charlotte is contributing to the growth of the city, and it will play a significant role in the region’s economy,” said Niles Sorensen, president of the UNC Charlotte Foundation and vice chancellor for University Advancement.
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UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is located conveniently near a light rail station to allow guests easy access to uptown Charlotte.
