Niner Insider

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 […]

Don’t Miss the 2025 Legal Symposium The 2025 Legal Symposium, presented by the Division of Institutional Integrity, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons. The symposium features a lineup of interesting and timely legal topics for Charlotte’s faculty and staff, including an afternoon plenary session on the […]

UNC Charlotte cares about your health and wellbeing. College is an exciting time of growth and discovery — but it can come with challenges. Feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed is completely normal. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re facing academic pressures or personal struggles, Niner Nation is here […]

Biomedical Engineer Develops Key to Unlock New Cellular Discoveries Mount Sinai researcher and NSF CAREER award winner Angelo Gaitas selects UNC Charlotte as the new home for his lab as he pioneers a path to understand heat production and heat flow within single cells and tissues.  Innovation Meets Wellness: UREC Brings EGYM to Campus Charlotte is the […]

Paw-some Campus Protectors Expert K-9s, Dany, Charli and Barney — in partnership with their handlers from the Department of Police and Public Safety — put their intuitive superpowers to work every day to keep the campus community safe. Learn more about their contributions to campus security, and don’t forget to say, “Hi,” the next time you […]