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Editor’s Note: On the 250th anniversary of our nation, let’s celebrate what brings us together!  The Shared Table: Summer recipes from Niner Nation Summer is a season built for sharing — meals, stories and time with the people who matter most. This new installment of “The Shared Table” continues the tradition begun last fall, highlighting […]

Charlotte area summer guide Looking for things to do in the Charlotte region this summer? There’s plenty. Here are 25 ways to explore campus and the city. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the difference is charlotte Photo credit: HHP/Harold Hinson Layne Riggs ’24 picked up his fourth win […]

Renovations, repairs and renewal: Summer construction at Charlotte Summer is here and construction is underway across campus. From the Jerry Richardson Stadium expansion to a new dedicated meditation center, explore the ongoing and planned projects. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the difference is charlotte Through weekly sessions […]

Steven Rogelberg receives Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service Steven G. Rogelberg, Chancellor’s Professor at UNC Charlotte, was honored with the 2026 North Carolina Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, the state’s highest recognition for volunteerism, presented annually to a select group of individuals whose service has made a transformative impact on their communities. what you […]

Editor’s Note: Today is National Best Friends Day! Snap a picture of you and your bestie on campus and send it to Niner Insider.   Charlotte team chosen to participate in national design-build challenge to address affordable housing shortage  A team from the David R. Ravin School of Architecture has been chosen to participate in the inaugural […]

Editor’s Note: We’re putting together another Niner Nation recipe book, this time with summer dishes to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Learn more below. A constellation of mentorship: Faculty research aims to elevate the Niner experience New research by Carmen Serrata, an assistant professor of higher education in the Cato College of Education, is putting peer mentorship […]

Gambrell Faculty Fellowship, local farm sow seeds for a good life A collection of 45 architecture and urban design students, directed by Kyle Spence, assistant professor of architecture and Gambrell Fellow, built and installed an EcoDome at Deep Roots CPS Farm in west Charlotte. Explore the project from start to finish. what you need to know: […]

Editor’s Note: Good morning, Niner Nation! Summer term starts today; here’s what you need to know. Leveling the playing field According to research published by the American Educational Research Association, UNC Charlotte is among the best in the nation in outcomes for students receiving Pell Grants. Explore the stories of students and alumni who were shaped […]

Celebrating the Class of 2026! UNC Charlotte conferred more than 5,780 degrees during five ceremonies Thursday, May 7, through Saturday, May 9, in Dale F. Halton Arena in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. See some of the highlights from the ceremonies. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students […]

Editor’s Note: This is our last edition of Niner Insider for the academic year. Starting next week, we will send only on Mondays. Thank you for reading, and have a great summer!  Congratulations to our spring award winners! As the academic year concludes, UNC Charlotte honors the innovators, leaders and high achievers who shaped our […]