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As defense and security innovation activity continues to grow across its research enterprise, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte has launched the National Defense and Intelligence Innovation Institute (NDI3), a new multidisciplinary institute focused on accelerating mission-driven research, technology transition and workforce development in support of the U.S. military and national security partners. NDI3 […]

UNC Charlotte clubs and organizations have done their part to keep campus clean through the Office of Sustainability’s Adopt-a-Spot Program. Currently, 52 organizations have pledged to complete two cleanup events per semester on their designated areas. In fall 2025, 69 total cleanups collected more than 250 bags of litter — amounting to more than 1,000 […]

The Great Decisions lecture series, a national program of the Foreign Policy Association, gives community members the opportunity to meet, discuss and learn about some of the issues facing the world. Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte coordinates the Charlotte Great Decisions Lecture Series. Each week a local expert from UNC Charlotte or a nearby institution […]

UNC Charlotte had a banner year in 2025, and the region is taking notice. Charlotte Business Journal named Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber Business Person of the Year for 2025, recognizing her innovative leadership in growing the University’s national profile, expanding its presence in uptown and solidifying it as an economic driver for the region. In […]

Two UNC Charlotte researchers are recipients of new grants from NCInnovation for the promise of their pioneering work to be commercially viable and its potential to propel economic growth in North Carolina.  Babak Parkhideh, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, William States Lee College of Engineering, and Rosario Porras-Aguilar, associate professor of physics and […]

More than 3,100 degrees and certificates — at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels — were conferred during UNC Charlotte’s 2025 Fall Commencement ceremonies held in Dale F. Halton Arena Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13. Here are just a few of the many great moments from the three ceremonies. Graduates were all smiles before entering […]

The holiday season has arrived, and the 49er Gear Shop has released a comprehensive gift guide for all of Niner Nation — from graduates to parents to future Niners. With more than 250 branded items to choose from, the gift guide features at-home necessities, clothing, accessories and more. It includes items from Barnes & Noble […]

Nearly 100 undergraduate students recently took the stage at UNC Charlotte’s 2025 Honors Research Symposium, filling The Dubois Center at Center City with fresh ideas and discoveries. This annual event, hosted by the Honors College in partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Research, gave honors and OUR students a professional platform to present their work […]

Congratulations to the fall 2025 student commencement speakers Jamari Sharp, Morgan Alexander and Yash Tadimalla. Jamari Sharp is the commencement speaker for the ceremony at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, for the Belk College of Business, College of Computing and Informatics, Cato College of Education and Klein College of Science. Sharp is graduating with a […]

University marshals are distinguished faculty members selected to represent their colleagues at ceremonial functions, including commencement. They symbolize faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to campus and community. This year’s honorees — Jeanne-Marie “Ree” Linker, Vaughn Schmutz and Terry Xu — embody the values of leadership, mentorship and academic distinction. Jeanne-Marie “Ree” Linker Jeanne-Marie […]