Faculty/Staff

As a follow-up to the recent update on federal research security requirements, UNC Charlotte is updating a research security screening step for candidates for faculty and staff positions with research responsibilities. The effort is a collaboration between the Divisions of Research, Institutional Integrity and Academic Affairs.  The goal is to identify and address potential research […]

Jeanine Bachtel, director of project management, died Saturday, Sept. 19. A dedicated and highly respected member of UNC Charlotte’s Facilities Management team, Bachtel served the University for 16 years and played a key role in shaping the campus environment that students, faculty and staff experience today. During her tenure, Bachtel led and supported numerous academic […]

Chad Carwein joined UNC Charlotte as university sustainability officer in March, stepping into the role days before Earth Month. The timing, he said, was both exhausting and energizing, offering an immediate look at the campus community’s commitment to sustainability. What stood out most in his first six months was the strong collaboration among Facilities Management, […]

Registration is open for the October 2026 Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops, a professional development series designed and led by UNC Charlotte’s human resources learning and organizational development team. This month’s sessions focus on mentorship and being a good team player— essential skills for thriving in today’s workplace. All workshops take place in Colvard Building, […]

Behind Michelle Pass’ lighthearted title is a serious goal. As UNC Charlotte’s inaugural Faculty Fellow for Faculty Engagement, Uplift and Networking, or FUN, Pass is charged with strengthening collegial relationships and enhancing the overall faculty experience at the University. That means developing activities that bring faculty together across departments and colleges in informal, low-pressure settings […]

UNC Charlotte is preparing to transition to a new student advising platform that will bring advising, tutoring and honors programs, along with career center appointments and drop-ins, into one cohesive system while standardizing and modernizing advising processes across the University. The University will transition from EAB Navigate to a Salesforce-based advising platform, Education Cloud, in […]

Hanging in the Harris Alumni Center is a shovel tied to one of the defining moments in UNC Charlotte’s history. Bonnie Cone — “Miss Bonnie” to the generations she inspired — used it on Nov. 21, 1960, when more than 200 people gathered to break ground on Charlotte College’s new campus.   Exactly where that shovel […]

For sophomore elementary and special education major Jenni Eason, becoming an orientation counselor was about more than welcoming new Niners to UNC Charlotte.  What began as a way to step outside her comfort zone has become a defining part of her college experience, helping her build confidence, form lasting friendships and find a stronger sense […]

The 2026 election season is underway. For the UNC Charlotte community, the 49er Democracy Experience offers a dynamic, nonpartisan platform for learning about and engaging in civic life. The 49er Democracy Experience involves students in local, state and national elections through voter registration, voter education and voter mobilization. It is made up of a committee […]

Eight decades, thousands of Niners and an incredible history of growth—UNC Charlotte is officially turning 80. From its humble beginnings in 1946 serving post-World War II veterans to becoming the region’s only Research I University, UNC Charlotte has grown alongside the city it calls home. Join the campus community from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, […]