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Congratulations, 2025 Staff Employee of the Year Award recipients
The outstanding 2025 Staff Employee of the Year Award recipients were honored for their hard work and dedication to the campus community and beyond at a “Sweet Success” reception Wednesday, April 23, in the Popp Martin Student Union.“It is important to celebrate the wonderful achievements of our staff,” said Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. “This event […]

Honoring Innovation: UNC Charlotte hosts Inaugural Invention of the Year Awards
UNC Charlotte held its inaugural Invention of the Year Awards April 7 at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City to celebrate groundbreaking inventions and cutting-edge technology designed to solve today’s grand challenges. Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber spoke about the University’s recent achievement of R1 status, which places UNC Charlotte among the nation’s top […]

UNC Charlotte is first public university in the U.S. to open a Super Fab Lab
UNC Charlotte became the first public university in the U.S. to establish a Super Fab Lab this past fall, and on Tuesday, April 15, faculty and staff from the William States Lee College of Engineering and the College of Computing and Informatics toured the facility. Since only six facilities worldwide are recognized as Super Fab Labs, Charlotte’s […]

Women’s golfer Pinky Chaisilprungruang earns top conference honors
Charlotte 49ers freshman Pinky Chaisilprungruang is the 2025 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year as announced by the league office. Chaisilprungruang is the first Charlotte player to earn American Golf Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. She also becomes just the second player in conference history […]

UNC Charlotte names Joe Bost as special assistant to the chancellor for external relations and partnerships
UNC Charlotte announces the appointment of Joe Bost as special assistant to the chancellor for external relations and partnerships, effective May 15. In this pivotal role, Bost will lead the University’s efforts to advance, implement and communicate its strategic direction by strengthening relationships with elected officials, government agencies, economic development partners and the broader business […]

Betty Doster to retire after nearly 15 years of service to UNC Charlotte
After nearly 15 years of dedicated service to UNC Charlotte, Betty Doster will retire from her role as special assistant to the chancellor for external relations and partnerships. Her last day will be June 30. A trusted leader and tireless advocate, Doster has played a transformative role in strengthening UNC Charlotte’s voice and influence across […]

Lexue Zhao Named 2025 Student Employee of the Year
With more than 31,000 students enrolled at UNC Charlotte, many gain valuable experiences and opportunities through student employment. However, few students take distinct ownership and pride in their work like Lexue Zhao, earning her the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Award. “Student workers are the backbone of our institution,” said Deidra Harris-Lumpkins, associate vice […]

UNC Charlotte honors legacy donors at Bonnie E. Cone Society Luncheon
UNC Charlotte leaders expressed their appreciation to the 250-plus dedicated donors who attended the annual Bonnie E. Cone Society Luncheon, held April 3, at the Popp Martin Student Union. “With the steady support of you, our most loyal donors, we can continue to do great things for our students and alumni, as well as our […]

Hurricane Helene’s flooding highlights need for risk management, say Belk College professors
Marshall Presbyterian Church leaders, along with others in Western North Carolina, paid close attention six months ago when Hurricane Helene began its push into Georgia and over the Southern Appalachians, shortly after making landfall in Florida. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to the region Sept. 26 and 27, causing historic catastrophic flooding that was worsened by days […]

Belk College economist part of team exploring how to improve availability of kidneys for transplants
Research that is the first of its kind holds enormous potential to address the nationwide shortage of kidneys for transplant. UNC Charlotte microeconomist Glenn Dutcher and his colleagues have found significant differences in the transplant acceptance rates not only among clinicians within the same transplant centers but also among such centers in general. “Our study […]