Historic Soccer Season Brings AAC Championship to Campus and more

November 6, 2025

Categories: Niner Insider

Charlotte men's soccer regular season title

Men’s Soccer Wins Regular Season Title, Brings AAC Championship to Charlotte for First Time

The defending AAC champion 49ers (5-1-2) earned its first American Conference regular season title, securing the top seed in the conference tournament and ensuring home-field advantage for its semifinals match at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Women’s Soccer Shines: Charlotte women’s soccer capped its season with the most end-of-season honors in the program’s AAC era.
Pro Soccer Career Spotlights: Charlotte FC coaches recently shared training tips with kinesiology graduate students; and check out a data science alum’s work at Nashville SC.
Charlotte FC Ticket Offer: The campus community is eligible for discounted tickets for the Charlotte FC home playoff match against New York City FC, at 7 p.m., tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 7, at Bank of America Stadium.

what you need to know: faculty and staff

FRIP Program: A limited number of tenured faculty members may be eligible to retire early from the University through the Faculty Realignment Incentive Program.
Strategic Plan Survey: The “Shaping What’s Next” strategic plan is in its fifth year, and it’s time to refresh. The Strategic Planning Committee has launched an online survey to collect feedback from the campus community. The survey is open through 11:59 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21.
Crowdfunding Last Call: This fall, more than a dozen clubs, including Club Pickleball, are seeking contributions to enhance their Charlotte experience. Learn how to support crowdfunding campaigns before tomorrow’s Nov. 7 deadline.
Attend Staff Council Meeting: The next Staff Council meeting will be held from 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, in SoVi, Room 224. To attend virtually, please sign up here.

what you need to know: students

Strategic Plan Survey: The “Shaping What’s Next” strategic plan is in its fifth year, and it’s time to refresh. The Strategic Planning Committee has launched an online survey to collect feedback from the campus community. The survey is open through 11:59 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21.
Inside Club Pickleball’s Evolution: In less than five years, Club Pickleball has grown from a recreational, social club to being ranked No. 35 in the nation. Now, the club is crowdfunding to support its rising national profile.

the difference is charlotte

An interdisciplinary team of six Charlotte researchers and three local youth arts organizations has received a $500,000 grant from The Wallace Foundation to support an in-depth study of the impacts of arts engagement on youth participants, their families and arts programming providers.

Twenty Niners preparing for careers in STEM, supply chain and logistics each received a $3,000 scholarship from Bobcat as part of a new partnership between the company and UNC Charlotte. Learn how the partnership is helping cultivate the next generation of skilled professionals for the company and broader industry.

upcoming events: students

Nov. 6-15 is Veterans Week, and it features an exciting slate of programming surrounding Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. Check out the full schedule on the military and veteran services website.

Prize-winning Speaker: Oscar Chacón, co-founder and former executive director of Alianza Americas, is the featured guest for the Fall Witness in Residence Initiative. Register to attend the event at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Fretwell Building, Room 100.
Charlotte Center Forum: Join neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Heather Berlin for a fascinating look at the future of the brain and mind from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Mint Museum in Uptown. Event details can be found here; the campus community can use the code “NINERS” for 20% off tickets.
49er Ring Ceremony: Fall 2025 graduates and alums are invited to participate in the Official 49er Ring Ceremony from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Popp Martin Student Union Theater. You must purchase a class ring to participate. Check out more Countdown to Commencement events.

professional development: faculty and staff

Mental Health Provider Training: UNC Charlotte’s Violence Prevention Center, in partnership with South Piedmont AHEC and CAMS-care, will host a virtual continuing education workshop from noon to 4 p.m., tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 7. The workshop offers four continuing education contact hours and is open to behavioral health providers and trainees across disciplines.
Concur Training: The next virtual Concur for Purchasing Card (non-travel) training is 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11. Register on the learning and development portal.
Community Open House: Interested in collaborating with community partners? Register to attend a Community Open House featuring local organizations from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at the University City Regional Library. Light refreshments will be served.
Career Center Virtual Learning Series: Register for the upcoming virtual training “The Career Journey of First-Gen Students,” part of the Career Center’s Virtual Learning Series, from noon to 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14.
Still Time to RSVP: Explore how global education equips students and professionals with the skills to thrive in a competitive, interconnected world by registering for the inaugural Office of International Programs Symposium from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center salons.

upcoming: faculty and staff

Fall Witness in Residence: Prize-winning speaker, Oscar Chacón, co-founder and former executive director of Alianza Americas, is the featured guest for the Fall Witness in Residence Initiative. Register to attend the event at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Fretwell Building, Room 100.
Charlotte Center Forum: Join neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Heather Berlin for a fascinating look at the future of the brain and mind from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Mint Museum in Uptown. Event details can be found here; the campus community can use the code “NINERS” for 20% off tickets.
Charlotte AI Summit: The call for proposals and registration for the 2026 Charlotte AI Summit for Smarter Learning is open. Learn more and submit session proposals by Feb. 5, 2026.

to-do list: faculty and staff

Get Your HELP Certificate: Gain the skills to provide support to people affected by interpersonal violence, substance use or mental health and aid with basic medical emergencies. Enroll in the Health Education Leadership and Prevention certificate.
Have a Weekly Reset: De-stress and learn meditation techniques with the School of Nursing, Center for Wellness Promotion and the Center for Graduate Life at Monday Mind Reset, starting at noon, every Monday through Dec. 8.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: See how Google Gemini’s Premade Gems can unlock faster research, clearer data analysis and higher-quality writing.

to-do list: students

Get Your HELP Certificate: Gain the skills to provide support to people affected by interpersonal violence, substance use or mental health and aid with basic medical emergencies. Enroll in the Health Education Leadership and Prevention certificate.
RSVP For OIP Symposium: Explore how global education equips students and professionals with the skills to thrive in a competitive, interconnected world by registering for the inaugural Office of International Programs Symposium from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center salons.
Have a Weekly Reset: De-stress and learn meditation techniques with the School of Nursing, Center for Wellness Promotion and the Center for Graduate Life at Monday Mind Reset, starting at noon, every Monday through Dec. 8.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: See how Google Gemini’s Premade Gems can unlock faster research, clearer data analysis and higher-quality writing.