General News

The University has received a leadership gift from alumni Craig ’85 and Darla ’83 Albert to establish the Albert School of Construction in the William States Lee College of Engineering, launching a new model for construction education in one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets.

New U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings reflect UNC Charlotte’s continued rise, with engineering and business leading progress across graduate programs. Engineering Rankings Reflect Strength and Continued MomentumThe William States Lee College of Engineering continues to build national standing, with multiple programs advancing and reinforcing UNC Charlotte’s strength in high-demand technical fields: […]

Natalie Nobinger has been appointed director of undergraduate admissions. She began her duties March 25, 2026. Nobinger is responsible for leading the University’s undergraduate recruitment and enrollment efforts and broadening UNC Charlotte’s reach and reputation, while cementing the University as a first choice institution. She reports to Claire Kirby, associate provost for enrollment management. She […]

The outstanding 2026 Staff Employee of the Year Award recipients were honored for their hard work and dedication to the campus community and beyond at a Sweet Success reception Thursday, April 2, in the Popp Martin Student Union. “Each of our Staff Employee of the Year honorees reflects the very best of UNC Charlotte,” Chancellor […]

UNC Charlotte continues to make inroads toward prominence in the use of AI for teaching and learning with the publication of “AI Faculty Use Case Stories Collection,” an online compendium of faculty-authored accounts that relay real-life, AI-in-the-classroom journeys and their lessons.   Curated by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the University’s AI Faculty Fellows, […]

Brian Moynihan, chair and chief executive officer of Bank of America, one of the nation’s largest financial institutions, is the 2026 recipient of the UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by the University. Moynihan was honored Monday, March 30, during a special luncheon in the Popp Martin Student Union. “Brian Moynihan exemplifies […]

UNC Charlotte has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a 2025 Tree Campus Higher Education institution. “Trees have the power to inspire learning and improve well-being,” said Michelle Saulnier, vice president of programs at the Arbor Day Foundation. “By growing campus green spaces, forward-thinking higher education leaders like UNC Charlotte are cultivating vibrant […]

UNC Charlotte has named Sukumar Kamalasadan, professor of electrical engineering, the recipient of the 2026 Charlotte Distinguished Research Award. Established in the late 1980s, this prestigious honor recognizes senior full‑time faculty members who demonstrate scholarly excellence at the highest level in their fields. Kamalasadan’s work not only advances academic understanding — it is actively shaping […]

UNC Charlotte will welcome esteemed alumnus, philanthropist and WellWithAll CEO Demond T. Martin ’97 to campus on Tuesday, March 31, for the launch of his new book, “Friends of the Good.” The event, which starts at 5 p.m. in the Popp Martin Student Union, will feature a series of narrative conversations with those who shaped […]

April is Earth Month, and UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability has released a full lineup of campus and community events to mark the occasion. Students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in signature traditions such as the Earth Day Festival, Campus Beautification Day and Student Garden Day. “Earth Month provides an important opportunity […]