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UNC Charlotte announces gift from The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation to support Women’s Athletics UNC Charlotte announced a $250,000 gift from The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation to support the University’s Let Me Play initiative, strengthening opportunities for women student-athletes across Charlotte Athletics. Enjoy March Madness at Oasis Café The first round of the NCAA […]

Editor’s Note: Earth Month is right around the corner! This special edition of Niner Insider offers an overview of upcoming events and spotlights campus community members who are making an impact. Earth Month preview UNC Charlotte celebrates Earth Month throughout April, leading up to Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22. This year, the Office of […]

Five faculty named to 2026 Class of National Academy of Inventors Senior Members Five UNC Charlotte faculty members have been named to the 2026 class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors, a recognition honoring academic inventors whose work has made a measurable impact through patents, commercialization and mentorship.  Meet the student clubs and […]

2026 staff employees of the year announced The Human Resources Office has announced the recipients of the 2026 Staff Employee of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions across the University. This year’s honorees include four individual awardees and one team selected from a pool of 32 nominations. what you need to know: faculty and staff the […]

UNC Charlotte meteorology program expands with new course, state-of-the-art technology and industry expertise UNC Charlotte meteorology is gaining regional attention as enrollment in the program has more than tripled in recent years. A new partnership with WSOC-TV is providing students with the technology and expertise they need to excel in a rapidly evolving field. what you need […]

UNC Charlotte announces transformative gift to propel precision engineering  The William States Lee College of Engineering has announced a legacy gift from Brenda and Graham Siddall that will refine the landscape of precision metrology for generations to come. This investment will provide critical support to the Center for Precision Metrology, an institution that stands as the premier […]

Four Niners honored at 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association honored four exceptional graduates whose leadership, innovation and service are shaping industries and strengthening communities across the region and beyond, during the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 27. Last chance this season to catch Charlotte basketball at Halton Arena Get […]

Editor’s Note: Did you see this insane half-court shot for free tuition at last night’s men’s basketball game?! A foundation for entrepreneurship success Miguel Avila ’18 developed his business, Daily View Pools LLC, while participating in 49er Foundry, UNC Charlotte’s student incubator, as an undergraduate. Now, the company employs more than 15 people in Charlotte — and has […]

Editor’s Note: Hey Niners! Spring Break is around the corner – check out these resources to help you continue to thrive at UNC Charlotte. With spring break just two weeks away, this midpoint of the semester is a great time to pause and check in on your overall wellbeing.  Wellness isn’t just physical health or mental […]

Charlotte Welcomes Kevin White as Director of Athletics Kevin White has been named the next director of athletics at UNC Charlotte. White assumes the top spot in the athletic department after spending the previous four years as deputy director of athletics at Clemson University. He will lead Charlotte Athletics as the program continues its upward […]