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Recognizing outstanding metropolitan developments and projects is the impetus for the annual Urban Design Awards, presented by the city of Charlotte in partnership with UNC Charlotte’s School of Architecture. “Cities are like quilts. Every square is a new opportunity for something good to happen,” said Deb Ryan, professor of architecture and urban design and one […]

The number of people who moved to the Charlotte metro from 2022 to 2023 could create a new city about the size of Huntersville or Kannapolis, with 49,000+ newcomers moving here. The longer view from 2014 to 2023 shows that 471,750+ people have located to the Charlotte area. The rapid growth — coupled with a […]

UNC Charlotte continues to rank as a top university for return on investment for research expenditures, according to a new national survey.  According to the AUTM Licensing Activity Survey released in October, Charlotte ranks in the top five nationally per research dollar spent for the number of patents filed and for new startup ventures formed. […]

Tamara Williams, associate professor of dance, is the 2024 recipient of the Faculty International Education Award. Presented annually by the Office of International Programs to a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated exceptional contributions to global learning and international outreach, this award honors Williams for her groundbreaking work in bringing global perspectives into the classroom, […]

Tom Scrivener, chief operations executive for Bank of America, will join UNC Charlotte’s Board of Trustees. The UNC Board of Governors appointed Scrivener to the seat during its Nov. 14 meeting.  “Tom Scrivener brings a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience that will significantly enhance UNC Charlotte’s Board of Trustees,” said Chancellor Sharon L. […]

UNC Charlotte ranks No. 1 in North Carolina and among the top 75 universities in the nation for awarding bachelor’s degrees to minority students, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education’s 2024 Diverse 100 rankings.  Charlotte also ranks No. 31 in the nation for bachelor’s degrees awarded to African American students, third among North Carolina universities. […]

UNC Charlotte’s Honors College has announced that a University record five students have been nominated this year for the Marshall and Rhodes scholarships.  Charlotte nominees are seniors Sonia Birla, Mia Huffman, Ellie McCutchen, Sylvia Sriniwass and Olivia Stockwell.  “Congratulations to these five outstanding Niners for their selection as Rhodes and Marshall scholarship nominees,” said Andrew […]

UNC Charlotte is celebrating International Education Week Nov. 18-22, and Charlotte dining is playing a major role. SoVi dining hall and Social 704 are serving international fare all week for lunch and dinner. These international dishes include Moroccan beef, gochujang chicken, beef birria, pad thai and more. Crafting this specialty menu was a team effort […]

On Friday, Nov. 1, the Center for Teaching and Learning celebrated its 25th year as UNC Charlotte’s primary resource for faculty development and educational innovation. With the theme “Celebrating the Past, Inspiring the Future,” CTL honored its history, accomplishments, founding faculty and staff, and referenced new educational technologies that will guide future work.  Among the […]

The Professional Grounds Management Society recognized UNC Charlotte with a merit award in the society’s 2024 Green Star Awards competition. The honor was given for the Niner waterfall in the small site category for exceptional grounds maintenance. Award winners were honored during the society’s 2024 awards celebration, held last month, in conjunction with the annual […]