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First-of-its-kind Partnership and Research Project to Improve Runways Across the Nation Real-time pavement data informs future of aviation infrastructure through innovative research Tara Cavalline and Jack Christine (center) with Vice Chancellor John Daniels, W.S. Lee College of Engineering Dean Rob Keynton, Chancellor Sharon Gaber and Albert School of Construction Executive Director Lingguang Song. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte […]

The air hums with the high-frequency whine of precision machinery inside the Charlotte Super Fab Lab, the first at a public university in the United States

“Trust and share.” The simple mantra has guided Ishwar Aggarwal’s career, and it is now guiding the research professor’s investment in the University.

Charlotte is a city built by optimistic newcomers who arrive from all over the world. They are instrumental in shaping its growth, energy and opportunity.

Resounding Resistance UNC Charlotte Students Give Voice to Professor’s Research of Holocaust Defiance By Meg Whalen Photos by Amy Hart, Toby Schuetze and Hanna Wondmagegn On the streets of Budapest, Hungary, where Matthew Johnson grew up, physical reminders of the Holocaust are prevalent. There are the memorials to Raoul Wallenberg, who sacrificed his life to […]

Merging culture, history and education, Springbreak Watches (SPGBK) is no longer just a “brand to watch”—it is a national phenomenon. What started with a $1,500 investment and a dream in a UNC Charlotte MBA classroom has exploded into a retail powerhouse.

The University has received a leadership gift from alumni Craig ’85 and Darla ’83 Albert to establish the Albert School of Construction in the William States Lee College of Engineering, launching a new model for construction education in one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets.

The R1 Anniversary: One Year of Elite Status One year ago, Charlotte joined the top 3% of research universities globally. This Carnegie R1 designation isn’t just a badge; it’s the fuel for federal grants, elite talent, and the city’s economic future. See the Full Story The Entrepreneur’s Foundation: From Alumnus to CEO  Alumnus Miguel Avila […]

Building the Future from the Stands: The $1.7 Million Legacy of Ken Braswell For 37 years, a familiar face could be found in the stands of nearly every Charlotte 49ers athletic event. Whether it was the intensity of a soccer match, the fast-paced action of basketball or the strategic play of his beloved softball, Ken […]

The main character of UNC Charlotte’s origin story is the military community. In 1946, the Charlotte Center — spearheaded by founding educator Bonnie Cone — was one of 14 evening colleges opened across North Carolina to serve the influx of veterans returning from World War II and seeking higher education through the newly established GI Bill.