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‘Serendipitous collisions’ fuel The Pearl’s people-driven ecosystem

‘People of The Pearl’ meets Kate Burgess As the district programming and ecosystem development manager at The Pearl, Kate Burgess could spend any given day as an event designer, partnership builder, brand ambassador, community liaison and a district tour guide -- all before lunch. “The fun part…

The Pearl’s lead guardian spreads holiday cheer

‘People of The Pearl’ meets Sgt. Gerald Hunter At the heart of The Pearl’s vibrant and energetic campus stands Sgt. Gerald Hunter, a guardian whose warmth and resilience has touched and protected countless lives. More than just the lead Public Safety officer, Hunter is a…

Music and science harmonize at The Pearl

‘People of The Pearl’ series spotlights how Nelson Rios bridges music, science and medicine If there’s one thing Nelson Rios wants students to know about music, it’s this: music comes from the heart and soul, and is fundamentally intertwined with science. Music is Nelson’s passion. He’s…

A Day of Gratitude: Advocate Health’s Veterans Day Celebration at The Pearl

On a crisp November morning, The Pearl shimmered with energy and gratitude as Advocate Health teammates gathered to honor Veterans Day – an enterprise tradition. The innovation district in Charlotte was alive with nearly 200 in-person guests, joined by countless others virtually and at watch…

4 Ways The Pearl Innovation District Will Transform Charlotte

The Pearl Innovation District is set to revolutionize Charlotte, bringing with it a wave of excitement and anticipation. With projects like the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, IRCAD, and a new youth STEM program on the horizon, The Pearl promises not only to elevate…