General News

The UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board. Please note: No business conducted in closed session is included in this report. Reports Shared with the Board Chancellor’s Report Chancellor Sharon Gaber shared updates aligned to […]

Ten standout recent graduates took center stage at UNC Charlotte’s eighth annual 10 Under Ten Awards on Thursday, Feb. 19, filling the Popp Martin Student Union with Niner pride. Each year, the UNC Charlotte GOLD Alumni Network honors graduates from the past decade who not only excel in their careers but make a meaningful impact […]

Longstanding UNC Charlotte administrator and faculty member Yvette Huet has been named dean of the University’s College of Health and Human Services. Huet has led the college since July 2025 as interim dean. Her appointment is effective immediately. “Yvette is a strategic academic leader whose decades of service at Charlotte reflect a deep commitment to […]

Gene Johnson ’73, a dedicated UNC Charlotte advocate and donor, is one of the newest members of the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame, presented by Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas. Johnson joins the group that honors the state’s most influential business leaders. A ceremony celebrating the 2026 laureates was held Feb. 17. Johnson earned […]

UNC Charlotte and Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber recently received special recognition in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Alma S. Adams of North Carolina highlighted several University achievements to members of Congress. “UNC Charlotte has become a powerful engine for economic growth, driving innovation, workforce development and research partnerships that benefit Charlotte and North Carolina,” […]

The UNC System Board of Governors (BOG) convened its standing committees in January to advance work related to tuition and fees, governance, strategic initiatives, academic policy and capital planning. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board. Committee on Budget and Finance Committee on University Governance […]

The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8. The Super Bowl is consistently the most-watched television program in America, and millions of fans have a vested interest in who will win. Students in John Tobias’ Intro to Sports Analytics class used data-backed insights to answer that […]

CO-LAB, an innovation and entrepreneurship hub that cultivates collaboration, creativity and technological advancement, has launched its Catalyst Program, a six-week intensive program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform early-stage ideas into launch-ready ventures. The program, limited to a single cohort of 20 participants, blends hands-on building with expert guidance and real-world customer validation. The six-week […]

The Dean of Students Office is accepting applications for 2026 Spring Commencement bell ringers. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor. Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good […]

UNC Charlotte remembers alumna and philanthropist Christine F. Price ’82, whose commitment to the University and its students left a lasting impact on campus and beyond. She and her husband, Joe ’83, have helped strengthen student support, academic and athletics programs that continue to shape the Charlotte experience. Price died on Jan. 31, 2026.  After […]