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Charlotte faculty shape the learning experiences that help students thrive, and this year’s six finalists reflect that impact. Their work demonstrates the innovation, care and commitment that elevate student success and uphold the University’s standard for exceptional teaching. Finalists for the UNC Charlotte Teaching Excellence Award for tenured faculty are Erin Basinger, professor and chair […]

UNC Charlotte’s commitment to real‑world learning is more than a promise — it’s a guarantee. Before they graduate, every Niner can access an internship experience that builds skills, confidence and career‑ready momentum. Powered by the University’s location in one of the nation’s fastest‑growing cities and a Career Center designed around flexibility and access, Charlotte ensures […]

The SECU Public Fellows Internship Program connects UNC Charlotte students with nonprofits that shape the Charlotte region. Supported by the SECU Foundation and administered by the University Career Center, the program offers hands-on roles that allow students to serve, learn and lead. This summer, six students found purpose and perspective through internships that brought them […]

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 teaching assistant professor within […]

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 […]