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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 […]

UNC Charlotte and Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced a $10 million investment that will expand STEM workforce development and accelerate innovation in the Charlotte region. The investment will transform UNC Charlotte’s Burson Hall into the Honeywell Innovation Hub — a 155,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art learning complex for applied research and STEM education. The gift also supports scholarships for […]

Three new degrees — a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering — will launch in fall 2026 at UNC Charlotte. The degrees were approved Sept. 18, by the UNC Board of Governors.  The artificial intelligence programs establish the University as one […]

UNC Charlotte’s efforts to build an energy innovation hub for the Carolinas continue to gain national momentum. The University’s Carolinas Engine for Grid Modernization has been named one of 15 finalists in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines competition, advancing to a full site visit from more than 300 initial applicants. The […]

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., which opened recently in the J.W. Clay Parking Deck near campus, is among the latest design creations from A.B. Group. This Charlotte-based architecture, interior design and building engineering firm is led by alumnus Alaa Bou Ghanem ’18, ’20. With an office East Boulevard,  A.B. Group has a 12-member staff, including three Charlotte graduates, […]