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UNC Charlotte continues its statewide, regional and national leadership in integrating the use of artificial intelligence into curricular and classroom practices with the launch of the University’s AI Accelerator in Teaching and Learning. The members of the accelerator, who represent the faculty and staff participating throughout this academic year in AI-focused professional development opportunities provided […]

Kevin White has been named as the next Director of Athletics at UNC Charlotte as officially announced by Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber Monday morning. White assumes leadership of Charlotte Athletics after spending the previous four years as deputy director of athletics at Clemson University. He will assume his new duties March 1. “I am honored […]

The UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board. Please note: No business conducted in closed session is included in this report. Reports Shared with the Board Chancellor’s Report Chancellor Sharon Gaber shared updates aligned to […]

Ten standout recent graduates took center stage at UNC Charlotte’s eighth annual 10 Under Ten Awards on Thursday, Feb. 19, filling the Popp Martin Student Union with Niner pride. Each year, the UNC Charlotte GOLD Alumni Network honors graduates from the past decade who not only excel in their careers but make a meaningful impact […]

Longstanding UNC Charlotte administrator and faculty member Yvette Huet has been named dean of the University’s College of Health and Human Services. Huet has led the college since July 2025 as interim dean. Her appointment is effective immediately. “Yvette is a strategic academic leader whose decades of service at Charlotte reflect a deep commitment to […]

Gene Johnson ’73, a dedicated UNC Charlotte advocate and donor, is one of the newest members of the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame, presented by Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas. Johnson joins the group that honors the state’s most influential business leaders. A ceremony celebrating the 2026 laureates was held Feb. 17. Johnson earned […]

UNC Charlotte and Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber recently received special recognition in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Alma S. Adams of North Carolina highlighted several University achievements to members of Congress. “UNC Charlotte has become a powerful engine for economic growth, driving innovation, workforce development and research partnerships that benefit Charlotte and North Carolina,” […]

The UNC System Board of Governors (BOG) convened its standing committees in January to advance work related to tuition and fees, governance, strategic initiatives, academic policy and capital planning. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board. Committee on Budget and Finance Committee on University Governance […]

The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8. The Super Bowl is consistently the most-watched television program in America, and millions of fans have a vested interest in who will win. Students in John Tobias’ Intro to Sports Analytics class used data-backed insights to answer that […]

CO-LAB, an innovation and entrepreneurship hub that cultivates collaboration, creativity and technological advancement, has launched its Catalyst Program, a six-week intensive program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform early-stage ideas into launch-ready ventures. The program, limited to a single cohort of 20 participants, blends hands-on building with expert guidance and real-world customer validation. The six-week […]