Niner Insider

Did you know? If you are on campus this summer, you might notice new dumpsters and trucks. On Monday, July 1, the University’s waste-hauling contracts that split services between two companies took effect. Crown Waste and Recycling Systems LLC, a female-owned, Charlotte-based company servicing Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, is emptying campus trash dumpsters. Republic Services […]

Meet a Niner Jim Fox is the research operations manager of the Kulwicki Motorsports Lab. His motorsports journey began at a Formula 1 event in Germany, leading to a distinguished career with organizations that included Hendrick Motorsports and Team Penske. Learn about how Fox mentors student teams and what he enjoys beyond work. Faculty / […]

Record Finish in Directors’ Cup Powered by postseason participation in men’s soccer, women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, softball and men’s tennis, the Charlotte 49ers posted their highest-ever finish in the 31-year history of the Learfield Directors’ Cup for the 2023-24 season. Faculty / Staff Announcements Only at Charlotte UNC Charlotte was inducted recently […]

Did You KNow? UNC Charlotte was recognized again by Times Higher Education for its commitment to sustainability. For the publication’s 2024 International Impact Rankings, Charlotte ranked in categories that include good health and well-being, responsible consumption and production, clean water and sanitation, and quality education. Faculty / staff announcements Only at Charlotte Courtney Breault has […]

UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering again ranked among the nation’s top graduate engineering programs, according to U.S. News & World Report. Attention Faculty Learn about the Atkins Library tower closing Monday, July 1, for renovations, along with other important updates in this week’s Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest. Faculty / Staff Announcements […]

Editor’s Note: It’s officially the first day of summer! Grab a cold glass of lemonade or sweet tea and enjoy this special issue of Niner Insider. 25 Things to do this summer There’s so much to do on campus and in the Charlotte region during the summer. Check out a farmers market, participate in fun […]

Meet a niner As the office manager and administrative support associate for the Dean’s Office in the College of Arts + Architecture, Alexander Gomes ’21 works closely with Dean Jose Gamez. Get to know Gomes and what he loves about the University. Faculty / Staff AnnouncemeNts only at charlotte The Charlotte 49ers 2024 Hall of […]

Niner University Elementary Marks Historic Milestone with Inaugural Graduating Class Families, friends and staff recently gathered in Cone University Center’s McKnight Hall to celebrate Niner University Elementary’s first class of fifth grade graduates at its “moving on” ceremony. Faculty / Staff Announcements only at charlotte UNC Charlotte’s 49er Rocketry Club placed third overall in the […]

Dean Announcement Denise Balfour Simpson has been named associate vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students at UNC Charlotte, effective July 29. Faculty / Staff Announcements Did you know? UNC Charlotte’s men’s intramural disc golf team won the Professional Disc Golf Association’s National College Championship held early this semester at Winthrop University in […]

did you know? UNC Charlotte’s School of Data Science will soon expand its academic offerings with the establishment of a Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science. Approved by the UNC System Board of Governors in May 2024, the degree program will enroll its first cohort of students in fall 2025, pending approval of the Southern […]