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Niner Nation Steps Up to Help in Hurricane Relief Efforts Thank you, Niner Nation, for stepping up to help UNC Asheville, Appalachian State University and Western Carolina University as they continue to grapple with significant challenges from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Niners from across the country have come together to help the Bulldogs, […]

Happy Campus Sustainability Month! Campus Sustainability Month is underway at UNC Charlotte. Throughout October there will be special events highlighting Charlotte’s commitment to sustainability. In today’s special edition of Niner Insider we’ll catch you up on what’s been happening around campus, preview what’s to come and spotlight Charlotte community members and initiatives that are making […]

Drug testing invention a finalist for national competition Klein College of Science students Naz Fathma Tumpa and Aiden Hawkins are team finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition for their innovative drug-testing solution that can test for drugs like fentanyl, heroin and cocaine. The competition includes a People’s Choice Award. Vote for “Color-Metric Sensing” once per […]

NIners Care: Hurricane relief fund UNC Charlotte has established the Niners Care: Hurricane Relief Fund to aid sister campuses most affected by Hurricane Helene — UNC Asheville, Appalachian State University and Western Carolina University. If you wish to contribute, you can do so online or at the home football game Saturday, Oct. 5, between Gates […]

open enrollment is now underway Open Enrollment begins today for all benefit-eligible employees at Charlotte, and will continue through Friday, Oct. 25. Please review the Open Enrollment webpage thoroughly to understand the changes for the 2025 plan year, the enrollment process and the benefit options available. what you need to know: Faculty and staff event […]

record rankings UNC Charlotte jumped to No. 81 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings, a 15-spot improvement. The University also earned national recognition for innovation, social mobility and six undergraduate programs including nursing and business. what you need to know: Faculty and Staff Event Spotlight: Faculty and Staff Research Writing Workshop: […]

Measured Success Across four decades, CPM’s chief engineer, Jimmie Miller, has had a front-row seat for Charlotte’s rise to international metrology prominence. what you need to know: Faculty and staff event spotlight: faculty and staff CMS Workday Workshops: Bring your child to campus during CMS Teacher Workday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. […]

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 […]