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Message from Chancellor Gaber Dear Niner Nation, Today marks seven years since April 30, 2019 — a day that profoundly shaped our University. For many in our community, this date is deeply personal. For others, it is something they have come to know only through the stories shared by others. But for all of us, […]

Inside America’s first public university Super Fab Lab UNC Charlotte is making a powerful impact on the city of Charlotte and its industries thanks to the Super Fab Lab — one of only six worldwide. Take a look at the technical heart of Charlotte and the people pushing it forward. what you need to know: faculty […]

Timing is everything for Kwame Molden ’12 MBA From a $1,500 idea in a UNC Charlotte MBA classroom to Oprah’s Favorite Things, Kwame Molden’s watch brand has become a national standout. Read about his journey in entrepreneurship and his full-circle return to Niner Nation. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to […]

Theo Palermo named 2026 Student Employee of the Year Many of UNC Charlotte’s more than 32,000 enrolled students gain valuable experience through student employment. Theo Palermo has defied expectations at the Jamil Niner Student Pantry since fall 2024, and was named the 2026 Student Employee of the Year Award. what you need to know: faculty and […]

The difference Charlotte makes for transfer students UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s top destination for transfer students, with more than 9,100 transfers making up roughly 35% of the University’s undergraduate population. Take a look inside the 49erNext program and its impact on Charlotte’s transfer population. what you need to know: Faculty and staff what you need […]

Resounding resistance: Charlotte students give voice to professor’s research of Holocaust defiance  Sixteen Charlotte choir members recently brought to life the stories of Jewish partisans with “Partisan Song: Stories and Music of Holocaust Resistance” in performances in Charlotte and New York City. Take an inside look at the program and its reception. what you need to […]

Editor’s Note: Happy 4/9 Day, Niner Nation! Drop by the bookstore today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for giveaways and store discounts. Leadership gift launches unique school of construction UNC Charlotte has launched the Albert School of Construction in the William States Lee College of Engineering , made possible by a leadership gift from alumni Craig ’85 and Darla […]

Editor’s Note: Shoutout to all our incredible 49ers; today is national student-athlete day. Meet a former women’s basketball player who now supports Charlotte’s athletes behind the scenes below.  Excellence in action: UNC Charlotte celebrates 2026 staff employees of the year The six outstanding 2026 Staff Employee of the Year Award recipients were honored for their hard work […]

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan receives UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award Brian Moynihan, chair and chief executive officer of Bank of America, one of the nation’s largest financial institutions, is the 2026 recipient of the UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by the University. what you need to know: faculty and staff […]

Editor’s Note: Niner Nation Gives starts today! Enjoy this special issue of Niner Insider to learn how you can make a difference. Niner Nation Gives starts today! Niner Nation Gives 2026, Charlotte’s annual 49 hours of giving, starts today, Tuesday, March 31, and ends Thursday, April 2. Every gift makes a difference in building the […]