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CHARLOTTE AI INSTITUTE, CHARLOTTE LACROSSE DEBUT AND MORE
Charlotte Creates New AI Institute UNC Charlotte is a leader in defining the future of artificial intelligence – and has launched the Charlotte AI Institute to formalize the University’s position as a hub for cutting-edge discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration and workforce development. wHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY AND STAFF WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS EVENT SPOTLIGHT […]

UTOP’S PATHWAY TO COLLEGE SUCCESS, STAFF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS, UNIVERSITY HONORS AND AWARDS AND MORE
Long-Term Success: Building Community through UTOP For nearly 40 years, the University Transition Opportunities Program has paved a path for college success among first-time-in-college students at UNC Charlotte. Learn more about the program through the eyes of a UTOP Mentor of the Year, Kris Seberry. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY AND STAFF wHAT YOU NEED […]

ALUMNUS PROMOTES PATIENT-FIRST ARCHITECTURE, HOW THE SNOWSTORM WAS CLEARED AND MORE
A Blueprint for Better Care The work of Damian Huneycutt ‘01 ‘02 AIA ACHA and his team at DLR Group is making a positive impact on the Charlotte region’s $17 billion health care industry through an evidence-based, patient-first approach to designing health care facilities. wHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY AND STAFF WHAT YOU NEED TO […]

STAFF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS, UNLEASH YOUR NINER POTENTIAL, OFF CAMPUS LIVING, CAVING WITH VENTURE OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP AND MORE
Nominate a Colleague for Staff Employee of the Year Every year, UNC Charlotte awards and recognizes exemplary employees for their hard work and dedication to the campus community and beyond. Nominations for the 2025 Staff Employee of the Year Awards are open through 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21. The categories include: Devotion to Duty, Community and Public […]

ALUM HARNESSES MICROPLASTIC-EATING ALGAE, LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCMEMENTS, NINER COURSE PACK AND MORE
Solving the Insoluble Engineering graduate Jordan Landis ’24 spearheads researching the use of microplastic-eating algae to improve Charlotte’s wastewater treatment — and America’s overall water quality. What you need to know: faculty and staff What you need to know: students Event Spotlight Experience a dynamic evening of dance at the 2025 Faculty Dance Concert, Jan. 24-25, at the […]

STUDENT JOURNALIST WRITES HIS OWN PLAYBOOK, FALL 2024 CHANCELLOR’S AND DEAN’S LISTS AND MORE
Award-winning Niner Times Reporter and Editor Bryson Foster ’23 is Writing His Way to Sports Journalism Success Nothing will stand in the way of this communications studies alum, self-described ‘sports nut,’ and current master’s program student from achieving his goals. wHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY AND STAFF What you need to know: students Event Spotlight […]

SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS, WELCOME BACK NINER NATION, A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND MORE
The 2025 Spring Semester is Underway A new semester has officially arrived at UNC Charlotte with the start of classes. Here’s everything you need to know for spring 2025: What You Need to Know: Faculty and Staff What you need to know: students start-of-semester Events Gold Rush Week Jan. 13-19 It is Gold Rush Week […]

TWO NEW ACADEMIC LEADERS NAMED, PREPARING FOR WINTER WEATHER, 2025 INSURANCE ID CARDS AND MORE
New Leadership Named for UNC Charlotte Office of Academic Affairs and Graduate School UNC Charlotte has named two new leaders to enhance the University’s academic community in the Office of Academic Affairs and the Graduate School. What you need to know: faculty and staff additional news, events and announcements Only at Charlotte If you plan […]

ALUMNA MAKES FORBES’ 30 UNDER 30, NEW VOLLEYBALL COACH, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS WEEKLY NEWS DIGEST AND MORE
Alumna Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 List Hannah Javidi ’18 was named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for notable achievements in health care in North America. Read more about the recognition and her research. what you need to know: faculty and staff Additional news, events and announcements Only at charlotte Welcome to […]

HOLIDAY VIDEO AND THIS SEMESTER’S FINAL UPDATES AND REMINDERS
Editor’s Note: With this last Niner Insider of 2024, we wish you a happy holiday season. May the remainder of this year and the start of the next be filled with rest and happiness. To all Niners, congratulations on the completion of this semester, and to those graduating, congratulations on this milestone achievement! Norm Makes […]