Faculty/Staff

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, […]

UNC Charlotte has set a goal to grow its honors population from 3.4 percent of all undergraduates today to 10 percent by the 2029-30 academic year. As of fall 2026, there are 1,094 honors students across 30 honors programs. The goal is for the University to have more than 2,800 honors students by 2029-30. To […]

Charlotte’s faculty and staff can help promote a culture of sustainability on campus through the Sustainability Ambassadors program, a professional development initiative for employees administered through the Office of Sustainability. The program gives participants an opportunity to learn about the University’s sustainability goals and practices, promote a culture of sustainability on campus and make a […]

September is National Self‑Care Awareness Month — the perfect moment to recommit to your well‑being. UNC Charlotte is spotlighting programs designed to help employees recharge, build healthier routines and stay resilient throughout the semester. When you invest in your own wellness, you strengthen the vibrancy and productivity of our entire campus community.Miles for Wellness Challenge […]

UNC Charlotte’s Facility Operations Building (FOPS) near North Deck received a solar-powered upgrade this fall. Led by Facilities Management, the building now has 224 solar panels on its roof that will generate clean energy to power the building and contribute to the regional Duke Energy electrical grid. The rooftop solar array is on the south-facing […]

The Rise to LEADership Certificate program marked a milestone this summer as its first cohort successfully completed this new professional development program designed for employees aspiring to future leadership roles. Created to strengthen Charlotte’s internal talent pipeline, the initiative, designed by HR’s learning and organizational development team, equips emerging leaders with the interpersonal skills essential […]