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Eleven Niners Honored in CBJ Power 100 Eleven UNC Charlotte faculty and alumni have been named to the 2024 Charlotte Business Journal Power 100. The list, which celebrates innovators in the Charlotte region, includes Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber; Malcolm Butler, dean, Cato College of Education; Sharon Jones, adjunct faculty member and founder and CEO of […]

This special edition of Niner Insider shares important information and reminders about keeping our campus — and ourselves — safe and healthy. From understanding Niner Notices vs. Niner Alerts to familiarizing yourself with the support resources available to students, faculty and staff, we hope you will find this content helpful. Have questions about anything you […]

Paving the Way for Sustainable Solutions Felix Fiifi Ekuful, a master’s student in construction and facilities engineering, embodies the spirit of innovation and collaboration. A graduate student’s journey often intersects with pivotal real-world experiences that shape their professional trajectory. For Ekuful, his internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory was a transformative chapter. what you need […]

Eli Lilly and Company Supports Students Charlotte leaders, students and Eli Lilly and Company representatives recently celebrated the newly renovated William States Lee College of Engineering Industrial Solutions Lab, powered by Lilly, in Cameron Hall. The grand opening also marked the beginning of a new partnership with Lilly to support engineering students. What you need […]

Erik Byker and Susan K. Michael Named 2024 Teaching Excellence Award Winners The Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence and the UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence are two of the most prestigious traditions at Charlotte. This year’s recipients are Erik Byker, professor of reading and elementary education, for the Bank of America award […]

Historic Enrollment Record UNC Charlotte has enrolled a record breaking 31,091 students for fall 2024! What you need to know: Faculty and Staff event spotlight: Faculty and Staff Additional News, Events, Announcements: Faculty and Staff what you need to know: Students upcoming Events: Students share your 49er spirit! These Niners have spirit! Submit your spirit […]

Constructing the ABCs of Arts Advocacy Nontraditional student Sarah Vojnovich is using her personal experience to help museums improve accessibility, belonging and community. What you need to know: Faculty and staff Additional News, Events, Announcements: Faculty and Staff only at charlotte For more than 40 years, Charlotte Professor of Financial Economics John Connaughton has produced […]

Charlotte Designated an ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity University’ The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has extended UNC Charlotte’s designation as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University for its continued commitment to regional economic development and community engagement. Need to know: Faculty and staff Event spotlight: Faculty and Staff additional news, events, announcements: Faculty and […]

Feeding the Future of West Boulevard The Three Sisters Market, a community-owned food cooperative, is a result of a 10-month participatory action research effort led by urbanCORE that coalesced public-private support. faculty and Staff Announcements Event Spotlight: Faculty and Staff Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for the Gold Rush Peak Pursuit Rock Climbing Adventure Aug. 31-Sept. […]

This Year’s Six Teaching Excellence Nominees Creating supportive learning environments that enable students to succeed is a hallmark of Charlotte faculty members, and this year’s nominees for the University’s teaching excellence awards exemplify that commitment. faculty and staff announcements Event spotlight: Faculty and staff additional News, Events and Announcements only at charlotte For the sixth […]