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2026 staff employees of the year announced The Human Resources Office has announced the recipients of the 2026 Staff Employee of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions across the University. This year’s honorees include four individual awardees and one team selected from a pool of 32 nominations. what you need to know: faculty and staff the […]

UNC Charlotte meteorology program expands with new course, state-of-the-art technology and industry expertise UNC Charlotte meteorology is gaining regional attention as enrollment in the program has more than tripled in recent years. A new partnership with WSOC-TV is providing students with the technology and expertise they need to excel in a rapidly evolving field. what you need […]

UNC Charlotte announces transformative gift to propel precision engineering  The William States Lee College of Engineering has announced a legacy gift from Brenda and Graham Siddall that will refine the landscape of precision metrology for generations to come. This investment will provide critical support to the Center for Precision Metrology, an institution that stands as the premier […]

Four Niners honored at 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony 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 Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 27. Last chance this season to catch Charlotte basketball at Halton Arena Get […]

Editor’s Note: Did you see this insane half-court shot for free tuition at last night’s men’s basketball game?! A foundation for entrepreneurship success Miguel Avila ’18 developed his business, Daily View Pools LLC, while participating in 49er Foundry, UNC Charlotte’s student incubator, as an undergraduate. Now, the company employs more than 15 people in Charlotte — and has […]

Charlotte Welcomes Kevin White as Director of Athletics Kevin White has been named the next director of athletics at UNC Charlotte. White assumes the top spot in the athletic department after spending the previous four years as deputy director of athletics at Clemson University. He will lead Charlotte Athletics as the program continues its upward […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]