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Two UNC Charlotte researchers are recipients of new grants from NCInnovation for the promise of their pioneering work to be commercially viable and its potential to propel economic growth in North Carolina.  Babak Parkhideh, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, William States Lee College of Engineering, and Rosario Porras-Aguilar, associate professor of physics and […]

More than 3,100 degrees and certificates — at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels — were conferred during UNC Charlotte’s 2025 Fall Commencement ceremonies held in Dale F. Halton Arena Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13. Here are just a few of the many great moments from the three ceremonies. Graduates were all smiles before entering […]

The holiday season has arrived, and the 49er Gear Shop has released a comprehensive gift guide for all of Niner Nation — from graduates to parents to future Niners. With more than 250 branded items to choose from, the gift guide features at-home necessities, clothing, accessories and more. It includes items from Barnes & Noble […]

Nearly 100 undergraduate students recently took the stage at UNC Charlotte’s 2025 Honors Research Symposium, filling The Dubois Center at Center City with fresh ideas and discoveries. This annual event, hosted by the Honors College in partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Research, gave honors and OUR students a professional platform to present their work […]

Congratulations to the fall 2025 student commencement speakers Jamari Sharp, Morgan Alexander and Yash Tadimalla. Jamari Sharp is the commencement speaker for the ceremony at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, for the Belk College of Business, College of Computing and Informatics, Cato College of Education and Klein College of Science. Sharp is graduating with a […]

University marshals are distinguished faculty members selected to represent their colleagues at ceremonial functions, including commencement. They symbolize faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to campus and community. This year’s honorees — Jeanne-Marie “Ree” Linker, Vaughn Schmutz and Terry Xu — embody the values of leadership, mentorship and academic distinction. Jeanne-Marie “Ree” Linker Jeanne-Marie […]

Annabelle Hill, a Levine Scholar and a member of the Honors College, is UNC Charlotte’s first-ever finalist for the prestigious postgraduate Marshall Scholarship. “Annabelle has shown real persistence and motivation during her years at UNC Charlotte, and her tenacity is a real inspiration to her peers,” said Andrew Keener, assistant director for nationally competitive awards […]

The Charlotte Model is UNC Charlotte’s holistic framework designed to help students achieve success at every stage of their college experience, from discovering their purpose to transitioning to post-graduation life. It connects academic progress, skill development, campus engagement, career readiness and financial well-being into a coordinated system that helps students thrive. The efforts are yielding […]

UNC Charlotte has achieved its first-ever STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, marking a major milestone in the University’s strategic plan to become a national leader in sustainability. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System is the world’s most widely recognized framework for measuring and publicly reporting […]

UNC Charlotte will hold Fall Commencement ceremonies for 2025 graduates, Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, in Dale F. Halton Arena. During three ceremonies, the University will confer more than 3,100 degrees and certificates — at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. Graduates, who represent 22 countries, 31 states, 72 North Carolina counties, range […]