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Catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border in August claimed hundreds of lives, decimated entire communities and damaged critical infrastructure. While the immediate damage is clear, it will take time before the devastation is completely understood. The individuals and communities affected have a long road of recovery ahead.  Stephanie Pilkington, UNC Charlotte assistant professor of civil […]

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has enrolled 33,045 students for the fall 2026 semester, surpassing the University’s previous record of 32,207 in 2025. This marks the third consecutive year of record-breaking enrollment at the University. Charlotte’s enrollment was boosted by a record first-year class of 5,165 and record transfer class of 3,154. This […]

Since 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has put free books in the hands of millions of children. As one of the most influential early childhood literacy initiatives in the world, the Imagination Library has encouraged a love of reading and helped families build strong literacy habits at home for children from birth to age five. […]

UNC Charlotte welcomed leaders from government, industry, higher education and economic development for a reception celebrating the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas. Chancellor Sharon Gaber joined U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, U.S. Reps. Richard Hudson ’96 and Mark Harris, Duke Energy President and CEO Harry Sideris, Board of Trustees Chairman Dontá Wilson ’97 and […]

Over the summer, two solar picnic tables were installed behind McEniry Hall next to the pollinator garden beds. Funded by the Charlotte Green Initiative (CGI) student green fund, the tables offer shaded spaces to eat, study, meet outdoors and provide a clean source of energy to charge devices. Each solar picnic table, created by EnerFusion, […]

“Dolly the Bromeliad,” a striking plant once owned by the late Dolly Parton, is now in its final bloom at the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. The towering display offers visitors a rare chance to see the plant’s last and most spectacular stage of life, made even more meaningful following Parton’s passing. Dolly is currently displaying […]

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 […]