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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 […]

Niner Nation Week: Homecoming 2025 is Coming! Campus will come alive, Oct. 12-19, for Niner Nation Week: Homecoming 2025 with traditions, spirit and plenty of green and gold. From brunches and awards lunches, to socials and game day traditions, here’s how you can join in the fun and connect with colleagues. A Message from S.L. […]

Building Bridges: Niner Engineers Support a Community’s Recovery Since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina one year ago, the paths of three Niner engineers — a determined alumna, a dedicated researcher and a motivated student — have converged to help rebuild the essential bridges of Ashe County. From Home Runs to Hit Records Chris Lane ’07 […]

Colleagues,  As we move into the heart of the fall semester, human resources wants to share a number of important updates and opportunities designed to support your work, well-being and professional growth. From the launch of our new telework process system to expanded mental health resources and the upcoming 2026 benefits enrollment period, this special […]

UNC Charlotte Earns Highest-ever U.S. News Public Ranking UNC Charlotte continues its rapid ascent among the nation’s top research universities, achieving its highest-ever ranking among U.S. public institutions in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday, Sept. 23. Charlotte rose seven spots to No. 74 among public research universities and climbed nine spots […]

Editor’s Note: Sustainability Month starts next week. Learn about the upcoming campus events to celebrate and how you can get involved.  Campus Sustainability Month is Coming October is Campus Sustainability Month. Throughout the month, special events are scheduled that highlight Charlotte’s commitment to sustainability on and off campus. upcoming events campus spotlights Keeping UNC Charlotte […]

Charlotte’s Carolinas Engine for Grid Modernization Advances in National Competition UNC Charlotte’s efforts to build an energy innovation hub for the Carolinas continue to gain national momentum. The University’s Carolinas Engine for Grid Modernization has been named one of 15 finalists in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines competition.  Charlotte Fall Guide: Get Into […]

ESPN’s SportsCenter Live from Campus Today ESPN’s afternoon edition of SportsCenter will broadcast live from the CHHS/CoED Plaza starting at 2 p.m., today, ahead of Charlotte’s home football game against Rice, tonight at 7:30  p.m. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students upcoming events: students The 47th International Festival, […]