Groundbreaking, Commercialized Research, Bobcat Company Partnership, Make it a Pool Day and more

June 23, 2025

Categories: Niner Insider

A woman stands confidently in a workshop with tools, electronics, and plumbing equipment organized behind her.

Charlotte Alumna Jennifer Pagán is Tackling Clean Water Locally and Globally

AquiSense’s co-founder and chief technology officer Jennifer Pagán ’99, ’00 M.S., ’06 Ph.D. views access to clean water as a global problem. Get to know her and the groundbreaking work that earned the 2025 Bayh-Dole Coalition American Innovator Award.

In the past five years, UNC Charlotte researchers have created more than 150 new inventions and filed 200-plus patent applications. Read how AquiSense exemplifies commercialization of University research.

what you need to know: faculty and staff

EHS Weather Alert: It is the first week of summer, and heat index values are expected to top 100 degrees each day. Make sure you are aware of the heat stress signs! Visit the environmental health and safety website for more information.
EHRA-Non-Faculty Staff: Log into NinerTalent STAKES to review and acknowledge your appraisal for the 2024-25 cycle by Monday, June 30. Email the performance management team with any questions.
Join the Move-In Crew: Help housing and residence life welcome Niner Nation to campus Aug. 14-17. Student orgs, continuing students, faculty, staff, advisors and alumni are welcome to sign up. Learn more on the housing and residence life website.
Legal Training about International Students: Representatives from the Office of Legal Affairs and the International Student and Scholar Office will discuss recent updates to the immigration landscape for international students and scholars; join this talk from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, June 26, via Zoom. RSVP in advance.

what you need to know: students

EHS Weather Alert: It is the first week of summer, and heat index values are expected to top 100 degrees each day. Make sure you are aware of the heat stress signs! Visit the environmental health and safety website for more information.
Printing Update: A FedEx office is coming to campus Tuesday, July 1. REPROS will deliver requests that were submitted by Friday, June 20. Learn more about what to do if you need printing or copying services in the meantime.
Start Your Grad School Journey: Register to attend “Grad School 101: Start Your Program Search with Confidence,” from 2 to 3 p.m., today, Monday, June 23. This virtual information session is designed to guide you through the initial steps of the graduate school search process.
Volleyball Schedule Set: Charlotte volleyball has released its upcoming 2025 season schedule. Mark your calendar to see the Niners in Halton Arena.

make it a pool day

University Recreation’s indoor and outdoor pools are open to currently enrolled students from noon to 5 p.m., daily through the last day of the first summer session, Tuesday, July 1. Summer memberships are available to purchase for students registered for fall but not enrolled in summer classes.

maintenance reminder

OneIT will perform extended maintenance upgrades Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29. This will impact internet connectivity and access to services such as Google, Canvas, Zoom, Dropbox, Kronos, Banner, WordPress and 49erMart, among others. See the full disruption information online.

additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff

49er Mart Users: Attend a virtual forum from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, June 26. Registration is encouraged on the learning and development portal and more information can be found on the 49er Mart message board.
Concur Virtual Forum: Attend the Concur User Group virtual forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 26. Registration is encouraged on the learning and development portal.
Niner Knowledge Series: Register to attend “Caring for One Another as We Age,” from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, July 21, via Zoom. This free, lunchtime webinar, part of the Niner Knowledge Series sponsored by the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association, will discuss the challenges and rewards of caring for aging loved ones.
Canvas Tip: Canvas New Quizzes offers enhanced quiz moderation tools that allow instructors to add time and increase attempts in real time during active quiz sessions.
Retirement Planning: A TIAA financial consultant will be on campus to answer questions about investments and retirement needs. Register for one of the multiple sessions scheduled for Thursday, July 3, or Monday, Aug. 11.

only at charlotte

Engineering Dean Keynton tries Bobcat Company equipment

Students in the William States Lee College of Engineering, Belk College of Business and College of Computing and Informatics who are preparing for careers in STEM, supply chain and logistics will gain access to scholarship support, mentorship and hands-on learning through a new partnership with Bobcat Company.

around campus

A FedEx office is coming to campus Tuesday, July 1. REPROS will deliver requests that were submitted by Friday, June 20. Learn more about what to do if you need printing or copying services in the meantime.

campus resources

join the niner conversation on social media

There are a lot of ways to stay up-to-date and show your Niner pride. Make sure to follow Charlotte on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.

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