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Editor’s Note: Tomorrow is Veterans Day. Take a moment to recognize Charlotte’s veteran community and read some of their stories. Celebrate UNC Charlotte’s Veteran Community  UNC Charlotte Military and Veteran Services is observing Veterans Week through Saturday, Nov. 15. To celebrate these valued members of our community, check out the events taking place this week and read their stories […]

Men’s Soccer Wins Regular Season Title, Brings AAC Championship to Charlotte for First Time The defending AAC champion 49ers (5-1-2) earned its first American Conference regular season title, securing the top seed in the conference tournament and ensuring home-field advantage for its semifinals match at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12. what you need to know: faculty and staff […]

Student Ranger Program Provides Connections and Opportunities Beyond Graduation The Community Services Student Rangers program gives students an opportunity unlike any other on UNC Charlotte’s campus. No matter their career aspirations, rangers gain experience by working closely with police and public safety officers — even sharing a dispatch radio system. Check out this special look inside […]

Niner Engineers Receive First-ever Bobcat Scholarships Twenty Niners preparing for careers in STEM, supply chain and logistics each received $3,000 scholarship from Bobcat as part of a new partnership between the company and UNC Charlotte . In addition to the scholarships, students will be mentored by Bobcat professionals and will gain unique hands-on learning experiences — all […]

Editor’s Note: Every fall, we share these important reminders with Niner Nation about free speech and the associated resources available to the campus community.  Free Speech on Campus Today’s special edition of Niner Insider is all about free speech on campus. Get an overview of campus resources like DART and CRES and take a comprehensive look at […]

Design Evolution Kyoung Hee Kim, professor of architecture, has been prototyping microalgae-filled building façade systems since 2011. These unique designs provide shade from the sun, filter out carbon dioxide and impurities, and release fresh, oxygen-rich air. Kim explains the development of these designs and how she overcame failures to create something beautiful and impactful. what you […]

Celebrate the Season of Giving, Share Your Favorite Holiday Recipe Do you have a cherished holiday side dish or dessert that brings your family and friends together? We want to hear about it! Submit your favorite recipe and the story behind it for a chance to attend a special holiday dinner with Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber […]

Charlotte’s Zero-waste Playbook Do you know what happens to nearly 3,000 pounds of waste generated from each Charlotte football game? Thanks to zero waste, a program that Charlotte executes better than most campuses in the nation, over 80% is reused and recycled. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students […]

The Sound of Spirit For a decade, the Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band has been the heartbeat of Charlotte — uniting students, alumni and fans through music, tradition and pride.⁠ Read about the program’s history and the Niners carrying its legacy. what you need to know: faculty and Staff what you need to know: students […]

Celebrate Niner Nation Week at Niner-owned Businesses Niner Nation Week is here, and alumni-owned businesses are stepping up with exclusive menus, discounts and giveaways to help Niners celebrate! Explore exclusive perks and celebrate these alumni-owned businesses all week. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the difference is charlotte […]