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Modernizing the nation’s electric grid UNC Charlotte is leading the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas, one of the nation’s newest U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines. Supported by more than 100 partners across North Carolina and South Carolina and with funding up to $160 million, the initiative will develop technologies to modernize […]

Morgan Carter receives NSF CAREER award for bacterial-fungal interaction study Morgan Carter, assistant professor of biological sciences in the UNC Charlotte Klein College of Science and CIPHER center, has received a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award to advance understanding of how bacteria influence and communicate with the fungi they inhabit. Why is gas so […]

Shaping the region: Niner CEOs making a difference Six Niners earned a place among Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO Awards, a spotlight of executives who combine strong organizational direction with a genuine commitment to the Charlotte community. Congratulations to Eric Reichard ’89, Tina Postel, adjunct professor, Jon Ward ’94, Frank Smith ’04, Kristina Held […]

Editor’s Note: On the 250th anniversary of our nation, let’s celebrate what brings us together!  The Shared Table: Summer recipes from Niner Nation Summer is a season built for sharing — meals, stories and time with the people who matter most. This new installment of “The Shared Table” continues the tradition begun last fall, highlighting […]

Charlotte area summer guide Looking for things to do in the Charlotte region this summer? There’s plenty. Here are 25 ways to explore campus and the city. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the difference is charlotte Photo credit: HHP/Harold Hinson Layne Riggs ’24 picked up his fourth win […]

Renovations, repairs and renewal: Summer construction at Charlotte Summer is here and construction is underway across campus. From the Jerry Richardson Stadium expansion to a new dedicated meditation center, explore the ongoing and planned projects. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the difference is charlotte Through weekly sessions […]

Steven Rogelberg receives Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service Steven G. Rogelberg, Chancellor’s Professor at UNC Charlotte, was honored with the 2026 North Carolina Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, the state’s highest recognition for volunteerism, presented annually to a select group of individuals whose service has made a transformative impact on their communities. what you […]

Editor’s Note: Today is National Best Friends Day! Snap a picture of you and your bestie on campus and send it to Niner Insider.   Charlotte team chosen to participate in national design-build challenge to address affordable housing shortage  A team from the David R. Ravin School of Architecture has been chosen to participate in the inaugural […]

Editor’s Note: We’re putting together another Niner Nation recipe book, this time with summer dishes to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Learn more below. A constellation of mentorship: Faculty research aims to elevate the Niner experience New research by Carmen Serrata, an assistant professor of higher education in the Cato College of Education, is putting peer mentorship […]

Gambrell Faculty Fellowship, local farm sow seeds for a good life A collection of 45 architecture and urban design students, directed by Kyle Spence, assistant professor of architecture and Gambrell Fellow, built and installed an EcoDome at Deep Roots CPS Farm in west Charlotte. Explore the project from start to finish. what you need to know: […]