Faculty/Staff

For Carly Coupal, UNC Charlotte has become more than just a place to earn a degree — it’s a second home. A senior from Davidson, North Carolina, double majoring in finance and political science, Coupal has spent her college years building connections, getting involved in Delta Zeta and sharing her love for Niner Nation as […]

Help make UNC Charlotte’s second annual holiday dinner even more memorable by bringing a favorite tradition to the table. Food has always been a way to connect, celebrate and create memories. This holiday season, we are once again inviting Niner Nation to share the recipes and stories that make family gatherings special. Do you have […]

Support the causes you care about through the Combined Community Campaign. From education and health to hunger relief, veterans, animals, the environment and the arts, UNC Charlotte employees can support more than 785 charities, including the Arts & Science Council, through this year’s State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC), Oct. 13-Nov. 6. This year’s theme, P.I.E., […]

Kathleen Nicolaides provides insight into the nuances of free speech and the role of higher education in fostering its expression.

Commencement is one of UNC Charlotte’s most meaningful traditions, honoring the dedication of our graduates and the family, faculty and staff members who have championed their success. The December commencement ceremonies will take place in Halton Arena, located in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center, on Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12. Friday, Dec. 11, […]

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 […]