General News

The planning process to refresh UNC Charlotte’s 10-year strategic plan, “Shaping What’s Next,” is set to begin. When the plan was approved in 2021, the intent was to refresh the plan at the five-year mark. Working together, Niner Nation has made tremendous progress, including being named an R1 research university much sooner than anticipated, and […]

The “49ers” moniker has an interesting — and scrappy — origin.

The UNC Charlotte 49er Alumni Campus Employees (ACE) Network bestowed its 2025 ACE Awards to two outstanding alumni employees, Natalie Huie ’14 and Sejal Foxx ’08 Ph.D., and its 49er ACE Scholarship to Ana Krstanovic ’25, a current student in the Master of Public Administration program. All three were recognized at an appreciation luncheon Monday, […]

UNC Charlotte is taking the lead in preparing highly skilled engineers, computer and data scientists and STEM professionals key to North Carolina’s continued rise in technology, energy and advanced manufacturing. Support comes from Engineering North Carolina’s Future, an initiative backed by a $41.2 million investment in the University by the North Carolina General Assembly. Charlotte […]

A report by the Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning Task Force convened last fall by Provost Jennifer Troyer outlines an AI philosophy and recommendations for integrating AI into UNC Charlotte’s curriculum. By cultivating an environment that embraces AI for teaching and learning ethically and comprehensively, UNC Charlotte aims for AI to be woven into […]

Hurricane Helene damaged or destroyed a reported 3,200 driveways, bridges or culverts in Ashe County, North Carolina, making it impossible for many residents to leave their property.

When Shen-en Chen learned about UNC Charlotte alumni who were living through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, he felt a strong desire to help.

When Nathan Hall graduates in December 2025, his career with the North Carolina Department of Transportation will begin immediately. He attributes this success to a great UNC Charlotte undergraduate experience.

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber is the 2025 recipient of the World Citizen Award, presented by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. This prestigious honor recognizes her leadership and commitment to strengthening Charlotte’s role on the global stage. She was formally presented with the award during a ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 24. Since 1990, the […]

UNC Charlotte continues its rapid ascent among the nation’s top research universities, achieving its highest-ever ranking among U.S. public institutions in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday, Sept. 23. Charlotte rose seven spots to No. 74 among public research universities and climbed nine spots to No. 143 among all national […]