General News

UNC Charlotte’s International Festival, the University’s longest-running cultural event, is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, in and around the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. Admission and parking are free. “The International Festival is a celebration of the broad international flavor of UNC Charlotte and the greater Charlotte area,” said Joe Hoff, […]

North Carolina’s economy is projected to see sustained growth through the rest of 2025 and into 2026, but businesses should prepare for uncertainties from federal policy decisions and the state’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. This outlook comes from the latest North Carolina Economic Forecast published by the UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business. North Carolina’s […]

The Dean of Students Office is accepting student applications for Fall Commencement in December. Bell ringers are outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit within organizations, volunteerism or service to others. One bell ringer is selected for each ceremony. Applicants must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, be in good conduct standing […]

William “Bill” Graves and Susana Cisneros, both from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, are the 2025 recipients of the UNC Charlotte Awards for Teaching Excellence. “Bill Graves and Susana Cisneros are two extraordinary educators who exemplify teaching excellence,” said Jennifer Troyer, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “They share a […]

Charlotte Engineering Early College, a partnership between UNC Charlotte and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top high school in the CMS district and the second-highest public high school in the Charlotte metropolitan region. The ranking places CEEC among the top-performing schools in North Carolina and the nation, […]

UNC Charlotte, in partnership with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, welcomes statewide biomedical and biotechnology leaders Monday, Sept. 15, for the 2025 Biomedical Sciences Symposium at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Kicking off North Carolina Life Sciences Week, Sept. 15-19, “The Biomedical Sciences Symposium: Presenting New Breakthroughs and Exploring New Horizons and […]

Madison File, a junior Levine Scholar majoring in chemistry and psychology, is among the 2025-26 recipients of the Newman Civic Fellowship. Awarded by Campus Compact, the fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities; it is named for the late Frank Newman, one […]

Navigating the impacts of chronic health conditions in the workplace is the focus of a new work by Alyssa McGonagle. A UNC Charlotte associate professor of psychology and organizational science, she is an internationally recognized expert on chronic health conditions and the world of work. Debuting on Amazon’s top list for medical and occupational and […]

UNC Charlotte will welcome the families of Niner Nation to campus for  Family Weekend Sept. 12-14. This helpful guide will provide an overview of parking information, things to do on campus and more. For further details, visit the Family Weekend webpage.  Where to Park?  Guests arriving Friday, Sept. 12, are encouraged to park in the […]

Russell M.  Robinson II, past chair of the UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees and founder emeritus of the law firm Robinson Bradshaw, died Sept. 5. Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts, dedicated in December 2003, honors Robinson and his wife Sally Dalton Robinson. The couple were recognized for their support of the University and their […]