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Five UNC Charlotte faculty members have been named to the 2026 class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors, a recognition honoring academic inventors whose work has made a measurable impact through patents, commercialization and mentorship. The honorees represent disciplines across the University’s research enterprise: “The induction of five faculty members from UNC […]

UNC Charlotte’s undergraduate resident tuition will increase for the first time in 10 years beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. The UNC System Board of Governors approved the tuition and fee schedule for all institutions during its Thursday, Feb. 26, meeting.  Incoming undergraduate students from North Carolina will see a 2.99% increase, about $114 annually. […]

The UNC System Board of Governors (BOG) convened Feb. 25 and 26. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board. Nothing discussed or approved in closed session is included.  Committee on Budget and Finance Committee on Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Joint Meeting: Committee on Budget […]

The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association honored four exceptional graduates whose leadership, innovation and service are shaping industries and strengthening communities across the region and beyond. During the 2026 Alumni Awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 27, in the Popp Martin Student Union, the University celebrated alumni whose achievements reflect the bold spirit and enduring impact of […]

Jordan Poler, professor of chemistry, is the UNC Charlotte nominee for the 2026 Oliver Max Gardner Award. Established in 1949 and presented annually by the UNC System, the O. Max Gardner Award recognizes a member of the UNC System faculty who, during the current scholastic year, has made “the greatest contribution to the welfare of […]

By Bryson Foster ’23 ’25 M.A.Photos by Kat Lawrence Floating in a pool is effortless — buoyancy prevents you from sinking. Dreaming, by contrast, demands hard work. Miguel Avila ’18 learned this when he founded Daily View Pools LLC. Through sheer determination, Avila, a Huntersville, North Carolina, native, developed his business while participating in 49er […]

UNC Charlotte continues its statewide, regional and national leadership in integrating the use of artificial intelligence into curricular and classroom practices with the launch of the University’s AI Accelerator in Teaching and Learning. The members of the accelerator, who represent the faculty and staff participating throughout this academic year in AI-focused professional development opportunities provided […]

Kevin White has been named as the next Director of Athletics at UNC Charlotte as officially announced by Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber Monday morning. White assumes leadership of Charlotte Athletics after spending the previous four years as deputy director of athletics at Clemson University. He will assume his new duties March 1. “I am honored […]

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 […]