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Professor Othelia Lee steps in with timely textbook about AI Social work professor Othelia Lee had no clue one year ago when she started writing a textbook about artificial intelligence that by the time the book would be published, a national debate would be brewing about the ability of AI to exterminate humanity within the […]

UNC Charlotte’s 80th anniversary takes root with oak trees across the county UNC Charlotte is marking its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of growth from a 278‑student postwar college to a top‑100 public RI University. Niner Nation kicked off the milestone with an oak tree planting at the Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center, the first step […]

Affordable housing in Charlotte: What does it take to create opportunity? The Charlotte Urban Institute explores what it takes for affordable housing to create long-term stability and opportunity for Charlotte residents, examining how housing can influence financial security, quality of life and access to resources that help individuals and families thrive.  Creating connections as an […]

UNC Charlotte graduate student researches impacts of post-Helene road closures As the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Kendrick Grant, a UNC Charlotte graduate student, is researching how road closures impacted residents’ efforts to reach water distribution sites. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the difference is charlotte […]

Joe Posnanski reflects on his time at UNC Charlotte Accomplished sports writer, bestselling author and Niner Joe Posnanski reflects on how his time at UNC Charlotte helped launch a career that has taken him to some of the world’s biggest sporting events.  Levine Scholar Jasmine Oliver named Newman Civic Fellow Levine Scholar Jasmine Oliver, a senior environmental […]

Truman Lab awarded $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health UNC Charlotte’s Truman Lab has secured a new $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance fundamental research on how cells maintain protein health, a process central to diseases ranging from cancer to neurodegenerative disorders. 48th International Festival set for Sept. 19 […]

Six finalists named for Charlotte’s 2026 Teaching Excellence Awards Charlotte faculty shape the learning experiences that help students thrive, and this year’s finalists reflect that impact. Their work demonstrates the innovation, care and commitment that elevate student success and uphold the University’s standard for exceptional teaching. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need […]

UNC Charlotte posts record-breaking enrollment for third straight year UNC Charlotte has enrolled 33,045 students for the fall 2026 semester, surpassing the University’s previous record of 32,207 in 2025. This marks the third consecutive year of record-breaking enrollment at the University.  what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the […]

Charlotte’s promise: Every student, real experience UNC Charlotte’s commitment to real‑world learning is more than a phrase — it’s a promise. Powered by the University’s location in one of the nation’s fastest‑growing cities and a Career Center designed around flexibility and access, Charlotte ensures students in every major can find an internship pathway that fits their goals, […]

Niner Nation, get loud — the 2026 football season is here! Game days are built for pure energy with a new value menu, fresh food options, more beverage stations, an in‑stadium DJ, on‑field viewing moments and an upgraded internet radio experience — all designed to make game days feel bigger, brighter and unmistakably Charlotte.  what you […]