General News

World-renowned business researcher Franz W. Kellermanns is the 2025 recipient of the First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal, presented at the UNC Charlotte Leaders in Research celebration on Thursday, March 27. First awarded in 1988, the medal recognizes outstanding scholarship, creativity and research among the University’s senior full-time faculty members. Kellermanns, the Addison H. and Gertrude […]

Every year, UNC Charlotte celebrates Earth Month throughout April. The Office of Sustainability, along with environmentally focused organizations in the area, are sponsoring a variety of events to celebrate the planet. The Office of Sustainability is excited to offer a variety of events this Earth Month to allow Niner Nation to connect with their natural […]

“Subcritical,” a display of new photographs, paintings, sculptures and video installation by UNC Charlotte’s Marek Ranis, explores the power, patterns and beauty of rock cracking — a foundational process shaping the planet and unexpectedly responding to climate change.  This exhibit, in celebration of Earth Month, will be on display at Hodges Taylor (located in The Rail […]

5 Cool Things March 2025

Heartland Contracting LLC, the construction team responsible for the UNC Charlotte Remembrance Memorial, was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the State Building Commission in the category of excellence in construction. The award was presented during the annual state construction conference on March 6. The permanent campus memorial honors two students who lost their lives, […]

UNC Charlotte officials recently opened the CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City alongside entrepreneurs, innovators, corporate leaders and community members. “CO-LAB is more than just a space — it’s a catalyst,” said Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. “It’s where entrepreneurs and innovators can access the expertise of UNC Charlotte and work together to tackle real-world […]

Did you know that the Office of Sustainability organizes sustainability in the curriculum workshops for faculty? Each spring for the past 10 years, UNC Charlotte faculty have led multi-day workshops to help colleagues network across disciplines, share ideas and discover new resources and pathways to incorporate sustainability into their courses. What is the benefit for […]

Did you know that UNC Charlotte has started collecting paper towels for composting at certain locations on campus? The program, operated by recycling staff, the Office of Sustainability and building environmental services, began in the Fretwell Building in January 2024. After a year collecting paper towels and information from Fretwell Building users, the program is […]

UNC Charlotte hosted a delegation from Fort Bragg to demonstrate how the University’s cutting-edge academic research could benefit the military’s need for technological innovation to enhance national security. Representatives from U.S. Army Forces Command, XVIII Airborne Corps and 1st Special Forces Command visited the University Friday, Feb. 28; they included Maj. Gen. Lawrence Ferguson, commanding […]

UNC Charlotte’s Dontá L. Wilson Residence Hall has achieved a rating of two Green Globes from the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes for New Construction program. The Green Building Initiative’s evaluation covers environmental sustainability, health and wellness of future tenants and resilient design and practices. The University’s latest Green Globes rating demonstrates excellent progress in […]