Faculty/Staff

The first week of the fall semester brought campus to life as Niners returned to UNC Charlotte — filling walkways, classrooms and gathering spaces with energy, optimism and plenty of Charlotte spirit. From move‑in moments and Gold Rush traditions to the excitement of new academic beginnings, the start of the semester showcased everything that makes […]

The 2026‑27 academic year is already gaining speed, powered by the innovative and impactful work of UNC Charlotte’s faculty and staff. With 5,100 first‑year students and nearly 3,000 new transfer students joining us from across North Carolina, the nation and the world, campus is buzzing with possibility — and your leadership is setting the tone. […]

Facilities Management completed a wide range of projects this summer to prepare campus for the 2026‑27 academic year, focusing on mobility, infrastructure, building upgrades and new construction. Mobility and infrastructure upgrades Building refreshes and renovations New construction and major capital projects

Chancellor Sharon Gaber will once again host Breakfast with the Chancellor, a popular series of informal gatherings with UNC Charlotte faculty and staff, during the 2026-27 academic year. These casual morning sessions are a chance for employees to share what’s on their minds, ask questions and engage in open dialogue with Chancellor Gaber in a […]

UNC Charlotte will have a new pedestrian-only zone starting this fall. Wheeled devices like scooters and bicycles will be prohibited on central campus. The new “wheels-free” policy addresses a growing safety concern, as high-speed personal devices become more popular and the risk to pedestrians increases. Students traveling to central campus on these devices may store […]

Ready to elevate your leadership impact? UNC Charlotte’s Office of Human Resources is now accepting applications for the fall 2026 LEADing What’s Next cohort, a certificate program designed for supervisors and managers who want to strengthen their leadership skills and advance their careers. Courses begin Thursday, Sept. 24, and all sessions will be held in […]

Registration is open for the August 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 effective decision making, digital communication, customer service, networking and the art of presentation— essential skills for thriving in today’s workplace. All […]

With AI influencing all aspects of University life and operations at UNC Charlotte — and several new AI-focused majors, minors and concentrations newly launched — the Office of OneIT is empowering select students to use University-licensed large language models to solve complex departmental problems through the Student AI Fellows program. The inaugural AI student fellows […]

A UNC Charlotte leader will soon be moving to a prominent role at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Laura Peter, executive director of intellectual property and technology transfer, was appointed deputy director general of WIPO’s Patents and Technology Sector in early July. Peter’s six-year term in the role will begin Oct. 1, 2026. “Laura Peter […]

The 2026 Major League Soccer All-Star Game will take place in Charlotte for the first time Wednesday, July 29, at Bank of America Stadium, home of Charlotte FC. Show your Niner pride and purchase discounted tickets for the exclusive Charlotte 49ers fan section before Monday, July 20.  MLS will host events every day during the […]