General News

Courtney Breault to lead Charlotte 49ers softball

Categories: General News Tags: Athletics

Courtney Breault is the 10th head coach of the Charlotte softball program. She joins the 49ers from Clemson University, where she served as an assistant coach for five years. “Courtney Breault is a highly accomplished coach and player who is the perfect fit to lead Niners softball,” said Mike Hill, Charlotte 49ers director of athletics. […]

49ers to participate in UNC System leadership institute

Categories: General News Tags: Business Affairs, CHESS

Charleata Neal and Greg Weeks recently were selected to join the fifth cohort of the UNC System Executive Leadership Institute. They are among the 33 faculty and staff members from across the system selected for this 10-month institute. Participants will learn more about the UNC System, its operations and leadership opportunities with the goal of […]

Charlotte receives global recognition for sustainability impact

UNC Charlotte was recognized again by Times Higher Education for its commitment to sustainability. For THE’s 2024 International Impact Rankings, released June 12, Charlotte ranks in six categories including:  “I am proud of the work faculty, staff and students are doing as we pursue our goal to be a national leader in sustainability,” said Michael […]

Young women in STEM excel at global science fair

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The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s premier high school science competition, attracts over 1,600 young innovators from 67 countries. It offers participants recognition and access to $9 million in scholarships and entry into America’s top universities. This year, the Center for STEM Education at UNC Charlotte supported two standout young women, Angelina […]

Communications studies professor named associate faculty director for Levine Scholars Program

Stephanie Norander, a professor in the Communications Studies Department, is the inaugural associate faculty director for the Levine Scholars Program. Norander has served as associate chair of communication studies, executive director of the Communication Across the Curriculum program in the Office of Undergraduate Education and in faculty fellow positions for the dean and provost.  Heather […]

Engineering graduate programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report

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UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering is again ranked among the nation’s top graduate engineering programs, according to U.S. News & World Report. During the past two years, the W.S. Lee College of Engineering climbed 17 spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Engineering Schools rankings. In addition, the college again ranked in the top […]

Class of 1975 celebrates inaugural 49th Reunion

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Members of the Class of 1975 returned to campus for the inaugural 49th Reunion in May as part of the University’s Spring Commencement. The new 49th Reunion, sponsored by the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association, celebrates the achievements and camaraderie of the class that graduated 49 years ago. The event allows alumni to reconnect with old […]

‘Star-studded’ student-athletes elected to 49ers Hall of Fame

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The Charlotte 49ers 2024 Hall of Fame class is the first to feature all student-athletes. This year’s honorees are Eddie Basden, men’s basketball; Mac Cozier, men’s soccer; Sharonda Johnson LeBlanc, women’s track and field; William H. Montgomery III, men’s track and field; and Barry Shifflett, baseball. During their playing careers, each of the inductees earned all-America honors […]

Architectural history professor receives grant from Graham Foundation

Emily Makaš, associate professor of architectural history, is a recipient of a 2024 grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. She and her research partner Arthur J. Clement, will use the $10,000 grant for archival research toward the book project, “Philip G. Freelon: An Architect of Relationships and Stories.” The book, […]

Niner University Elementary marks historic milestone with inaugural graduating class 

Families, friends and staff recently gathered in Cone University Center’s McKnight Hall to celebrate Niner University Elementary’s first class of fifth grade graduates at their “moving on” ceremony. Sixteen students, dressed in miniature Charlotte green graduation gowns, assembled in the front row of McKnight Hall. Families watched eagerly, their faces filled with pride and anticipation. […]