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UNC Charlotte alumnus Layne Riggs ’24 clinched the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular‑season championship with his sixth win of the year, capping a breakout campaign that now sends him into The Chase as the No. 1 seed. Riggs secured the title Saturday and continues to build national momentum in his third season on the […]

For the eighth year in a row, UNC Charlotte has been named to the 2026 America’s Best Employers by State list by Forbes, which released its rankings on Aug. 13. Only 100 employers in North Carolina made this year’s list; including nine in the education sector. For the ranking, Forbes and market research firm Statista […]

Novant Health is investing $500,000 in UNC Charlotte to expand experiential learning excellence, advance workforce innovation and strengthen faculty and staff well-being. This commitment reflects Novant Health’s continued focus on building a stronger healthcare system across the region. The investment will support UNC Charlotte’s College of Health and Human Services, including resources to help maintain […]

Novant Health recently announced a $500,000 investment in the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing’s simulation labs. The state-of-the-art labs give students hands-on experience as they learn and master nursing skills, medical equipment and the latest technology. Melinda Pierce, simulation and interdisciplinary practice coordinator and senior lecturer in the School of Nursing, shares how simulation-based learning […]

The UNC Charlotte Honors College recently recognized honors students Morgan Barnette, Tairen Fenhoff, Annabelle Hill and Benjamin Ward as the 2026 Dean’s Prize recipients for outstanding honors capstone theses and projects. To be eligible for nomination for the Dean’s Prize, candidates must be in good standing with their honors program, maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA […]

The United States is seeing a rapid increase of cases of Candida auris, a fungus found in health care facilities, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Morgan Carter, assistant professor in the Klein College of Science, answered questions about the fungus and its impacts. What is Candida auris and how does […]

UNC Charlotte opened the 2026‑27 academic year at University Convocation on Thursday, Aug. 13, where Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber, Provost Jennifer Troyer and Vice Chancellor for Research John Daniels outlined record achievements, strategic priorities and new opportunities that position the University for continued national ascent.A strong start: growth, recognition and a refreshed strategic plan Gaber […]

UNC Charlotte establishes School of Energy, expanding national leadership in grid technology and modernization Building on the Carolinas Grid Engine, the school is the first of its kind in the nation Story by Christy Jackson, Photo by Ryan Honeyman UNC Charlotte has established a School of Energy, the University’s latest major step in becoming a […]

Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela in June renewed questions about how often major earthquakes occur, why some cause more destruction than others and what risks exist closer to home. UNC Charlotte geologist and earthquake expert Andy Bobyarchick answered questions about earthquake activity around the world, North Carolina’s seismic history and advances in earthquake-warning technology. Are two […]

Every summer, rising second-year Levine Scholars spend approximately five weeks interning at nonprofit organizations in Charlotte, bringing fresh ideas and delivering projects that make an impact. Scholars learn the challenges and fortitude required to succeed as a nonprofit organization as well as the intangible rewards that come from serving others. Often, scholars translate what they […]