Staff Employee of the Year Awards, Welcome Joe Bost, Solving Global Problems Brick by Brick, Underbird Takes Flight and more
Congratulations, 2025 Staff Employee of the Year Award Recipients
The outstanding 2025 Staff Employee of the Year Award recipients were honored for their hard work and dedication to the campus community and beyond at a reception Wednesday, April 23, in the Popp Martin Student Union.
Students Solve Global Challenges Brick by Brick
Could the design of a brick reduce the spread of malaria? A UNC Charlotte course cross-listed between architecture and civil engineering challenges conventional thinking and explores the untapped potential of the humble brick.
what you need to know: faculty and staff
- Welcome Joe Bost: UNC Charlotte has appointed Joe Bost, chief advocacy officer for the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, as special assistant to the chancellor for external relations and partnerships, effective Thursday, May 15.
- Updated Launch Date: Phase 1 of UNC Charlotte’s enhanced website will now launch Tuesday, June 1, featuring the new homepage, centralized academics hub and undergraduate admissions site. Check out the FAQ page for details.
- Dubois Center Parking: Please review this important parking information for The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City in effect from Friday, April 25, through Monday, May 5, due to the Lovin’ Life Music Festival.
- Underbird 25 in Action: 49er Motorsports paid tribute to Alan Kulwicki and his iconic NASCAR championship winning car with the “Underbird 25.” Check out the car and the pit crew in action.
what you need to know: students
- Dubois Center Parking: Please review this important parking information for The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City in effect from Friday, April 25, through Monday, May 5, due to the Lovin’ Life Music Festival.
- Underbird 25 in Action: 49er Motorsports paid tribute to Alan Kulwicki and his iconic NASCAR championship winning car with the “Underbird 25.” Check out the car and the pit crew in action.
- Staff Employee of the Year: Meet the 2025 UNC Charlotte Staff Employee of the Year Award recipients.
- Updated Launch Date: Phase 1 of UNC Charlotte’s enhanced website will now launch Tuesday, June 1, featuring the new homepage, centralized academics hub and undergraduate admissions site. Check out the FAQ page for details.
- From Campus to Commerce: In honor of World Intellectual Property Day Saturday, April 26, learn how Jennifer Pagán ’99, ’00 M.S., ’07 Ph.D., who, while a postdoctoral researcher at UNC Charlotte, invented a water disinfection technology now being used around the world.
event spotlight
Experience over 100 interactive exhibits and explore innovations in STEM with connections to arts and architecture at the UNC Charlotte STEAM Expo from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 27, at the CHHS/CoED Plaza.
upcoming events: students
- Senior Celebration at Armored Cow: Time is running out to register to attend Senior Celebration from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 28, at Armored Cow Brewing Co. Space is limited; join the GOLD Alumni Network and the University Career Center for free food, games and door prizes.
- STEAM Expo: Experience over 100 interactive exhibits and explore innovations in STEM with connections to arts and architecture at the UNC Charlotte STEAM Expo from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 27, at the CHHS/CoED Plaza.
additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff
- NCFlex Cancer Plan Update: Allstate Benefits, which administers the NCFlex Cancer Plan, was acquired by The Standard Tuesday, April 1. Continue using the contact information listed on the Cancer Plan page of ncflex.org and on your enrollment materials. Be on the lookout for additional information from NCFlex as changes occur.
- From Campus to Commerce: Learn about Jennifer Pagán ’99, ’00 M.S., ’07 Ph.D., who, while a postdoctoral researcher at UNC Charlotte, invented a water disinfection technology now being used around the world.
- Join Green Dot: Faculty and staff are invited to join the Green Dot team and become a nationally certified trainer. Apply by Friday, May 2.
- Attention Next Level Supervisors: Appraisal approvals for the 2024-25 SHRA performance cycle are due Tuesday, May 6. Log into NinerTalent STAKES to take action. Email NinterTalent Stakes with questions.
- SHRA Appraisal Reminder: SHRA staff should log into NinerTalent STAKES to review and acknowledge your appraisal for the 2024-25 cycle by Thursday, May 15. For any questions, email the Performance Management team.
only at charlotte
A UNC Charlotte professor and graduate student duo were recently honored at the inaugural Invention of the Year Awards for their innovation that could revolutionize how diseases are treated. Celebrate them and all of this year’s recipients for their groundbreaking inventions and cutting-edge technology designed to solve today’s grand challenges.
Show us your 49er spirit!
College of Health and Human Services advising team members exhibited their 49er spirit while participating in a Basic Life Support CPR training course. Advisors can now provide support during a cardiac emergency and better relate to the skills students are learning and practicing. Submit your spirit photo to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.
Submit Your Cap and Gown Photos!
We want to celebrate your success and accomplishments. Submit a photo of you in (or with) your cap and gown and you could be featured in this year’s Commencement pre-show.
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