General News

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated much of western North Carolina, accessing critical supplies like water, food and gasoline was a challenge for people just beginning the recovery process. Road closures, washouts and obstructions made travel nearly impossible in some of the hardest-hit areas. As the second anniversary of the storm approaches, a […]

In late August, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed multiple rabies cases in baby goats at a mobile petting zoo based in Iredell County, north of Charlotte. Hundreds of people may have been exposed to rabies from the goats when the zoo visited various locations over a five-week period. Rafael Vieira […]

Jasmine Oliver, a senior environmental studies major and Levine Scholar dedicated to addressing community‑based challenges through environmental advocacy and research, is among the 2026-27 recipients of the Newman Civic Fellowship. Awarded by Campus Compact, the fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities. […]

UNC Charlotte’s annual International Festival returns to campus from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, in and around the Barnhardt Student Activity Center, bringing cultures from around the world to campus for a day of food, performances, activities and more. Admission and parking are free for everyone. One of the University’s longest-standing traditions, […]

UNC Charlotte is home to a piece of 9/11 history, offering the campus community a place to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and aboard United Airlines Flight 93. A steel section from Tower One of the World Trade Center, installed outside Duke Centennial Hall, […]

UNC Charlotte’s Truman Lab has secured a new $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance fundamental research on how cells maintain protein health, a process central to diseases ranging from cancer to neurodegenerative disorders. The five-year Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences will support the […]

UNC Charlotte will serve as a venue for the 2027 Military World Games, an international multi-sport competition scheduled for June 25 through July 4, 2027, at locations across North and South Carolina. The games are organized under the International Military Sports Council, known as CISM, and will be managed and planned locally by the Military […]

Charlotte faculty shape the learning experiences that help students thrive, and this year’s six finalists reflect that impact. Their work demonstrates the innovation, care and commitment that elevate student success and uphold the University’s standard for exceptional teaching. Finalists for the UNC Charlotte Teaching Excellence Award for tenured faculty are Erin Basinger, professor and chair […]

UNC Charlotte’s commitment to real‑world learning is more than a promise — it’s a guarantee. Before they graduate, every Niner can access an internship experience that builds skills, confidence and career‑ready momentum. Powered by the University’s location in one of the nation’s fastest‑growing cities and a Career Center designed around flexibility and access, Charlotte ensures […]

The SECU Public Fellows Internship Program connects UNC Charlotte students with nonprofits that shape the Charlotte region. Supported by the SECU Foundation and administered by the University Career Center, the program offers hands-on roles that allow students to serve, learn and lead. This summer, six students found purpose and perspective through internships that brought them […]