Faculty/Staff

Campus improvements led by Facilities Management

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

Faculty and Staff Breakfast with the Chancellor tradition returns for the 2026-27 academic year

Categories: Faculty/Staff

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 […]

Central campus will be a wheels-free zone beginning fall 2026

Categories: Faculty/Staff, Students Tags: Safety

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 […]

Applications open for fall 2026 LEADing What’s Next Certificate cohort

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 […]

Boost your workplace impact with August’s Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops

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 […]

Student AI Fellows: Piloting solutions to complex campus challenges with large language models

Categories: Faculty/Staff, Students

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 […]

UNC Charlotte leader appointed to global role at World Intellectual Property Organization

Categories: Faculty/Staff Tags: Research

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 […]

Cheer with fellow Niners at the MLS All-Star Game

Categories: Faculty/Staff, Students

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 […]

Tehia Starker Glass named assistant provost for faculty success

Tehia Starker Glass has been appointed assistant provost for faculty success. She began her duties July 1. Glass is responsible for providing strategic leadership for university-wide initiatives that support faculty well-being, professional development and career progression from recruitment through retirement. She reports to Eric Heggestad, associate provost for faculty affairs. “Tehia brings incredible energy and […]

Architects of their own growth: Celebrating the inaugural Career by Design cohort

Twenty-two Charlotte employees recently completed human resources’ Career by Design program, a new professional development experience that helps staff take an intentional, self-directed approach to career growth. “Career by Design aligns closely with UNC Charlotte’s commitment to helping employees develop, contribute, and thrive,” said Paola Rubio, learning and organizational development specialist. “The program gives employees […]