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New CHHS dean named, Gene Johnson named to Hall of Fame, Winter Olympics trivia and more
Yvette Huet named dean of the College of Health and Human Services Longtime UNC Charlotte administrator and faculty member Yvette Huet has been named dean of the University’s College of Health and Human Services. Huet has led the college since July 2025 as interim dean. Her appointment is effective immediately. what you need to know: faculty […]
Inside look at TEDxUNC Charlotte, student engagement survey and more
Reserve your spot at TEDxUNC Charlotte TEDxUNCCharlotte, the University’s licensed TEDx event featuring speakers from across the Charlotte community, starts at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. General admission is free; VIP tickets are $25 and include reserved seating and TEDx swag. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the […]
Get ready for spring career fair, insatiable curiosity that inspires others and more
Get ready for the spring career and internship fair The spring career and internship fair is tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 13, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center and Halton Arena. The event features recruiters, employers and alumni representing more than 125 organizations from the greater Charlotte region. No registration is needed and all majors and class levels are […]
Entrepreneurship Blossoms at CO-LAB, Submit Staff Employee of the Year nominations and more
Entrepreneurs Learning at Charlotte, Accelerating in Charlotte CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City is where innovators collide with industry and where entrepreneurial students build companies alongside the professionals and partners who help them scale. Check out the CO-LAB in action. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the difference […]
Sports Analytics Students Predict Super Bowl, Super Bowl Trivia, Winter Storm Thank You and more
Editor’s Note: The Super Bowl takes place this Sunday, Feb. 8. Give our Super Bowl trivia a shot below. Sports Analytics Students Predict Super Bowl LX Outcome Super Bowl LX features a matchup between the NFL’s best scoring defense, the Seattle Seahawks, and the New England Patriots, led by quarterback and MVP candidate, Drake Maye. […]
2026 Niners To Know, Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards, STEM Fair and more
Editor’s Note: The Charlotte region saw 11 inches of snow on Saturday, the heaviest single-day snowfall since 2004. Continue to monitor your email and text messages for NinerAlerts related to condition changes. 2026 Niners to Know From global stages and pro arenas to boardrooms, studios and startups, the 2026 Niners to Know list spotlights alumni turning talent into impact […]
Online degrees ranked No. 4 nationally, 2026 Gambrell Faculty Fellowship, Botanical Gardens’ orchid sale and more
Editor’s Note: More winter weather on the way. Stay safe and warm, Niners! Continue to monitor your email and text messages for NinerAlerts related to the storm. UNC Charlotte was ranked No. 4 nationally and No. 1 in North Carolina for online bachelor’s programs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, marking the University’s […]
Face off: Beating hackers at their own game, gift from SPIE endows $1M scholarship fund, off-campus housing fair and more
Editor’s Note: The University is in Condition 2 (suspended operations) until 11:59 p.m., today, Monday, Jan. 26. Stay tuned for an update via NinerAlerts later today. Charlotte Biometrics Pioneer Fights Identity Crime With AI Hacker Know-How At the Center for Identification Technology Research, Stephanie Schuckers leads a team of local and international tech wizards to beat hackers […]
Community Engagement Recognized Again by Carnegie, Provide input on Charlotte’s next AD, campus landmark trivia and more
Editor’s Note: In the event of widespread due to this weekend’s storm, Monday’s Niner Insider may be delayed. Continue to monitor your email and text messages for NinerAlerts related to the storm. Power willing, we’ll be in your inbox Monday morning! UNC Charlotte’s Community Engagement Recognized Again by Carnegie UNC Charlotte recently received reaffirmation of its community engagement […]
Inside Charlotte’s Violence Prevention Center, Camps on Campus Early Access, Take the Polar Plunge and more
Charlotte’s Violence Prevention Center Turns Research into Real-world Solutions UNC Charlotte’s Violence Prevention Center doesn’t just study violence; it actively finds and creates solutions with community leaders. Learn how the center forges partnerships and targets the root causes of violence to support community well-being. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: […]