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UNC Charlotte became the first public university in the U.S. to establish a Super Fab Lab this past fall, and on Tuesday, April 15, faculty and staff from the William States Lee College of Engineering and the College of Computing and Informatics toured the facility. Since only six facilities worldwide are recognized as Super Fab Labs, Charlotte’s […]

Charlotte 49ers freshman Pinky Chaisilprungruang is the 2025 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year as announced by the league office.   Chaisilprungruang is the first Charlotte player to earn American Golf Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. She also becomes just the second player in conference history […]

UNC Charlotte announces the appointment of Joe Bost as special assistant to the chancellor for external relations and partnerships, effective May 15. In this pivotal role, Bost will lead the University’s efforts to advance, implement and communicate its strategic direction by strengthening relationships with elected officials, government agencies, economic development partners and the broader business […]

After nearly 15 years of dedicated service to UNC Charlotte, Betty Doster will retire from her role as special assistant to the chancellor for external relations and partnerships. Her last day will be June 30. A trusted leader and tireless advocate, Doster has played a transformative role in strengthening UNC Charlotte’s voice and influence across […]

With more than 31,000 students enrolled at UNC Charlotte, many gain valuable experiences and opportunities through student employment. However, few students take distinct ownership and pride in their work like Lexue Zhao, earning her the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Award. “Student workers are the backbone of our institution,” said Deidra Harris-Lumpkins, associate vice […]

UNC Charlotte leaders expressed their appreciation to the 250-plus dedicated donors who attended the annual Bonnie E. Cone Society Luncheon, held April 3, at the Popp Martin Student Union. “With the steady support of you, our most loyal donors, we can continue to do great things for our students and alumni, as well as our […]

Marshall Presbyterian Church leaders, along with others in Western North Carolina, paid close attention six months ago when Hurricane Helene began its push into Georgia and over the Southern Appalachians, shortly after making landfall in Florida. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to the region Sept. 26 and 27, causing historic catastrophic flooding that was worsened by days […]

Research that is the first of its kind holds enormous potential to address the nationwide shortage of kidneys for transplant. UNC Charlotte microeconomist Glenn Dutcher and his colleagues have found significant differences in the transplant acceptance rates not only among clinicians within the same transplant centers but also among such centers in general.  “Our study […]

Gift from Bo and Angie Cauble includes $1 million for Niner Nation Gives If you ask Bo Cauble why he gave $2 million to UNC Charlotte, his answer is simple: “Because this place shaped me — and it’s shaping the future of Charlotte.” Cauble, a proud 1999 graduate, has long held a deep affection for […]

Laura Isabel Velez-Figueroa, a senior majoring in exercise science and applied dance, has been named to the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge’s 2025 Student Voting Honor Roll. A leader of the 49er Democracy Experience, Velez-Figueroa helped foster a commitment to nonpartisan civic engagement at Charlotte during the 2024 election. She was one of 232 students […]