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Ten UNC Charlotte faculty members have been selected for the seventh cohort of the Charlotte Urban Institute’s Gambrell Faculty Fellowship, an 18‑month initiative supported by The Gambrell Foundation. Their work will advance innovative scholarship aimed at strengthening the well‑being of individuals and communities across the Charlotte region and beyond. The fellows represent five colleges and […]

Charlotte, N.C. — UNC Charlotte continues to lead the state in online education, once again earning the distinction of No. 1 in North Carolina (and No. 4 nationally) for online bachelor’s programs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. This marks the fifth consecutive year UNC Charlotte has ranked among […]

Measles cases are increasing nationally and have been confirmed in North Carolina, including a few in the Charlotte region. Because measles is highly contagious, UNC Charlotte is sharing information on symptoms, immunity and what to do if you are exposed. What’s Happening Now Know Your Measles Immunity Vaccination is the safest and most effective way […]

UNC Charlotte recently received reaffirmation of its community engagement classification from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UNC Charlotte earned its original classification in 2008, with reaffirmations in 2015 and 2025. A total of 277 institutions currently hold the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, including 13 in North […]

Andrei Vince, a third-year computer engineering major, traveled to Hong Kong to present collaborative research at SIGGRAPH Asia, Dec. 15-18. One of the world’s top conferences for computer graphics and interactive technology, SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 featured presenters from Pixar, NVIDIA, Adobe and universities across the globe. The project — led by Sabri Gökmen, assistant professor […]

UNC Charlotte has named its Master of Business Administration program the JL Price MBA Program in recognition of the totality of alumnus and longtime University leader Joe L. Price’s decades of service and generosity. Price’s latest philanthropic commitment supports the Belk College of Business, student mental health services and athletics, with both immediate-use funding and […]

As defense and security innovation activity continues to grow across its research enterprise, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte has launched the National Defense and Intelligence Innovation Institute (NDI3), a new multidisciplinary institute focused on accelerating mission-driven research, technology transition and workforce development in support of the U.S. military and national security partners. NDI3 […]

UNC Charlotte clubs and organizations have done their part to keep campus clean through the Office of Sustainability’s Adopt-a-Spot Program. Currently, 52 organizations have pledged to complete two cleanup events per semester on their designated areas. In fall 2025, 69 total cleanups collected more than 250 bags of litter — amounting to more than 1,000 […]

The Great Decisions lecture series, a national program of the Foreign Policy Association, gives community members the opportunity to meet, discuss and learn about some of the issues facing the world. Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte coordinates the Charlotte Great Decisions Lecture Series. Each week a local expert from UNC Charlotte or a nearby institution […]

UNC Charlotte had a banner year in 2025, and the region is taking notice. Charlotte Business Journal named Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber Business Person of the Year for 2025, recognizing her innovative leadership in growing the University’s national profile, expanding its presence in uptown and solidifying it as an economic driver for the region. In […]