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The Sound of Spirit For a decade, the Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band has been the heartbeat of Charlotte — uniting students, alumni and fans through music, tradition and pride.⁠ Read about the program’s history and the Niners carrying its legacy. what you need to know: faculty and Staff what you need to know: students […]

Celebrate Niner Nation Week at Niner-owned Businesses Niner Nation Week is here, and alumni-owned businesses are stepping up with exclusive menus, discounts and giveaways to help Niners celebrate! Explore exclusive perks and celebrate these alumni-owned businesses all week. what you need to know: faculty and staff what you need to know: students the difference is charlotte […]

Don’t Miss the 2025 Legal Symposium The 2025 Legal Symposium, presented by the Division of Institutional Integrity, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons. The symposium features a lineup of interesting and timely legal topics for Charlotte’s faculty and staff, including an afternoon plenary session on the […]

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 […]