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Theo Palermo named 2026 Student Employee of the Year Many of UNC Charlotte’s more than 32,000 enrolled students gain valuable experience through student employment. Theo Palermo has defied expectations at the Jamil Niner Student Pantry since fall 2024, and was named the 2026 Student Employee of the Year Award. what you need to know: faculty and […]

The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is expecting another corpse flower! This photo of our titan arum family has us feeling “scent”-imental. The difference Charlotte makes for transfer students UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s top destination for transfer students, with more than 9,100 transfers making up roughly 35% of the University’s undergraduate population. Take a look inside […]

Resounding resistance: Charlotte students give voice to professor’s research of Holocaust defiance  Sixteen Charlotte choir members recently brought to life the stories of Jewish partisans with “Partisan Song: Stories and Music of Holocaust Resistance” in performances in Charlotte and New York City. Take an inside look at the program and its reception. what you need to […]

Editor’s Note: Happy 4/9 Day, Niner Nation! Drop by the bookstore today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for giveaways and store discounts. Leadership gift launches unique school of construction UNC Charlotte has launched the Albert School of Construction in the William States Lee College of Engineering , made possible by a leadership gift from alumni Craig ’85 and Darla […]

Editor’s Note: Shoutout to all our incredible 49ers; today is national student-athlete day. Meet a former women’s basketball player who now supports Charlotte’s athletes behind the scenes below.  Excellence in action: UNC Charlotte celebrates 2026 staff employees of the year The six outstanding 2026 Staff Employee of the Year Award recipients were honored for their hard work […]

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan receives UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award 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. what you need to know: faculty and staff […]

Editor’s Note: Niner Nation Gives starts today! Enjoy this special issue of Niner Insider to learn how you can make a difference. Niner Nation Gives starts today! Niner Nation Gives 2026, Charlotte’s annual 49 hours of giving, starts today, Tuesday, March 31, and ends Thursday, April 2. Every gift makes a difference in building the […]

Editor’s Note: Niner Nation Gives and Earth Month both start this week! Here’s what else you need to know.  Introducing…the Classroom Experience! A research team from the Cato College of Education is confronting the teacher shortage with a new approach. Take an inside look at their work to improve teacher retention through intentional design. what you need to know: faculty […]

Continuing Charlotte’s founding commitment UNC Charlotte started as an evening college, initially serving 278 WWII veterans. Today Military and Veteran Services is keeping Charlotte’s promise to support the military community — ranking as the No. 9 most-military-friendly institution in the country, and certifying VA benefits for a record 1,652 military-affiliated students in fall 2025. what you need to […]

NSF grant to expand STEM pathways to UNC Charlotte for community college students UNC Charlotte has received $2 million as part of a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand a successful regional partnership that strengthens STEM pathways for academically talented, low‑income students. Learn more about the project and its impact. Spring break […]