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a Message from chancellor gaber Every day is a great one to be a Niner… but some days are better than others! This morning the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, in cooperation with the American Council on Education, announced that UNC Charlotte officially has been awarded Research 1 (R1) status, taking our place […]

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research UNC Charlotte recently was redesignated by the U.S. National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity for Cyber Research through 2030. Charlotte is one of only 93 universities in the U.S. to hold this designation. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you […]

Charlotte Creates New AI Institute UNC Charlotte is a leader in defining the future of artificial intelligence – and has launched the Charlotte AI Institute to formalize the University’s position as a hub for cutting-edge discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration and workforce development. wHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY AND STAFF WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS EVENT SPOTLIGHT […]

Long-Term Success: Building Community through UTOP For nearly 40 years, the University Transition Opportunities Program has paved a path for college success among first-time-in-college students at UNC Charlotte. Learn more about the program through the eyes of a UTOP Mentor of the Year, Kris Seberry.  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY AND STAFF wHAT YOU NEED […]

A Blueprint for Better Care The work of Damian Huneycutt ‘01 ‘02 AIA ACHA and his team at DLR Group is making a positive impact on the Charlotte region’s $17 billion health care industry through an evidence-based, patient-first approach to designing health care facilities. wHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY AND STAFF WHAT YOU NEED TO […]

Nominate a Colleague for Staff Employee of the Year Every year, UNC Charlotte awards and recognizes exemplary employees for their hard work and dedication to the campus community and beyond. Nominations for the 2025 Staff Employee of the Year Awards are open through 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21. The categories include: Devotion to Duty, Community and Public […]

Solving the Insoluble Engineering graduate Jordan Landis ’24 spearheads researching the use of microplastic-eating algae to improve Charlotte’s wastewater treatment — and America’s overall water quality. What you need to know: faculty and staff What you need to know: students Event Spotlight Experience a dynamic evening of dance at the 2025 Faculty Dance Concert, Jan. 24-25, at the […]

Award-winning Niner Times Reporter and Editor Bryson Foster ’23 is Writing His Way to Sports Journalism Success Nothing will stand in the way of this communications studies alum, self-described ‘sports nut,’ and current master’s program student from achieving his goals. wHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY AND STAFF What you need to know: students Event Spotlight […]

The 2025 Spring Semester is Underway A new semester has officially arrived at UNC Charlotte with the start of classes. Here’s everything you need to know for spring 2025: What You Need to Know: Faculty and Staff What you need to know: students start-of-semester Events Gold Rush Week Jan. 13-19 It is Gold Rush Week […]

New Leadership Named for UNC Charlotte Office of Academic Affairs and Graduate School UNC Charlotte has named two new leaders to enhance the University’s academic community in the Office of Academic Affairs and the Graduate School.  What you need to know: faculty and staff additional news, events and announcements Only at Charlotte If you plan […]