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Seven members of the Network for AI Literacy in STEM Education from UNC Charlotte traveled  to Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden, for “Network for AI Literacy in STEM Education: Opportunities and Challenges,” Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Through collaboration among the network’s three participating institutions, UNC Charlotte, Malmö University, Åbo Akademi University, Finland, and select others, attendees set […]

Bats are a familiar sight around Halloween, often portrayed as spooky creatures to be feared. Like spiders, they’re frequently misunderstood, despite their important role in the ecosystem. Bats help control insect populations, pollinate plants and disperse seeds, making them valuable to ecosystems around the world.  In this Q&A, UNC Charlotte bat researcher Laurel Yohe discusses […]

As Halloween approaches, spiders, bats and other “spooky” creatures are creeping into the spotlight. In the Stellwagen Lab at UNC Charlotte, though, spiders are the main focus of ongoing research throughout the year.  Sarah Stellwagen, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is specifically interested in spider silk. She answered questions about the uniqueness […]

Visit highlights University research supporting advanced manufacturing, tactical energy and military readiness U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, visited UNC Charlotte this week to observe how University researchers are developing technologies that address critical challenges facing the U.S. military and defense industrial base. During the visit to UNC […]

Twelve members of UNC Charlotte’s faculty and staff articulated the theme of the 2026 Women in Educational Leadership Symposium through timely presentations, and participation in and facilitation of key panel discussions. The Power of We: Women Shaping a Lasting Legacy in Education, held Oct. 1-3, at Appalachian State University, brought together women leaders to grow […]

The field of sports analytics continues to become increasingly important across all sports. From the court to the turf, UNC Charlotte students are getting hands-on experience and helping teams make winning decisions.  Michael Schuckers, a professor in the School of Data Science, has extensive experience in sports analytics, consulting for teams in the National Hockey […]

UNC Charlotte is enrolling larger and more academically accomplished incoming classes than ever before. Since 2022, the University has grown its first-year class from 4,157 students to a record 5,165 in 2026, an increase of approximately 25%, while continuing to raise key academic measures. The average weighted high school GPA of incoming first-year students reached […]

UNC Charlotte honored Joyce Davis Waddell ’73 on Saturday, Oct. 3, with a ceremony and portrait unveiling at the Joyce Davis Waddell Center for Student Health and Wellbeing. The celebration, part of Niner Nation Week and Homecoming 2026, recognized Waddell’s decades‑long commitment to UNC Charlotte, education, public service and student wellness. “Dr. Waddell’s lifelong commitment […]

The UNC Charlotte 49er Alumni Campus Employees (ACE) Network bestowed its 2026 ACE Awards to three outstanding alumni employees — Tonya Bates ’97, ’01 M.S.; Shannon Homesley ’15 M.A.; and Suzanne Voigt ’24 — and its 49er ACE Scholarship to junior Levi Truong. All four were recognized during an appreciation luncheon Monday, Sept. 28, in […]

Four Niners. Four creative perspectives. One collaboration. For these UNC Charlotte alumni, inspiration starts with the moments, places and experiences that shaped their time as Niners. From walks through the Botanical Gardens and long days in Rowe Arts to campus landmarks and an unexpected heavy-metal influence, each artist transformed a piece of their Charlotte story […]