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At UNC Charlotte, the journey of first-generation students unfolds like a path with each step marking progress and discovery. Learn more about the first-generation experience through the stories of three Niners: Princela Flores, an actively engaged junior carving her niche; Luci Flores, a graduating senior on the verge of achieving their dreams; and Shayauna Newsom, […]

 UNC Charlotte researchers are collecting data throughout Western North Carolina to learn how the effects of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the region in late September, impacted residents’ ability to vote — and their confidence in the election — during North Carolina’s early voting period and on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.  The sheer enormity of […]

UNC Charlotte has been recognized as one of the top 30 universities in the United States for career outcomes and return on investment for international students, according to the 2024 F1 Hire Career Outcome University Ranking, released Oct. 16. The ranking, compiled using federal data sources by the international career management website F1 Hire, considers […]

Christian Fuselier, from Lafayette, Louisiana, has established a reputation for his academic achievements and leadership positions at UNC Charlotte. Fuselier is a Levine Scholar and was drawn to the University for the opportunity to immerse himself in both academic challenges and the culture of Charlotte. Now a junior majoring in marketing and minoring in French, […]

UNC Charlotte is celebrating National First-Generation College Student Day with a week of events for First-Generation Niners! From Nov. 4-10, individuals can attend events, meet and connect with other first-gen students, pick up free swag and celebrate the accomplishments of the University’s first-gen community. Students who attend two or more events will have a chance […]

The NinerScholars Portal is now open for students to apply for scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. As a reminder, only continuing students and new students who have been admitted to the University, will be able to access NinerScholars to apply for scholarships. All units are asked to review their webpages and print material to […]

Millai Madison, a member of the Charlotte 49ers volleyball team, is a recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Diversity Award Scholarship. Through the program, 83 individuals will attend the AVCA convention for free and participate in a series of educational seminars. The AVCA Diversity Awards are a key component of the association’s diversity development team’s […]

ESPN’s afternoon edition of SportsCenter will broadcast live with anchor Matt Barrie at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, from the CHHS/CoEd Plaza Students, alumni, fans and guests are encouraged to view the show from within the plaza and be featured in the background showcasing their best 49er spirit. Members of the 49ers cheer squads, Norm […]

The 49er Democracy Experience is a nonpartisan campus initiative with the aim of encouraging UNC Charlotte students to engage with the voting process. Mark Sanders, an associate teaching professor in the Department of Philosophy , has been involved with this initiative since its inception in 2012, when Charlotte hosted the Democratic National Convention. “Eighteen to […]

Mary Jo McGowan, a teaching professor in the Political Science and Public Administration Department and executive director of the Interdisciplinary Studies program, has spent approximately six years researching election administration. McGowan, fellow political science and public administration professor Martha Kropf and former UNC Charlotte associate professor Zach Mohr began collecting data from North Carolina and […]