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A dancer for nearly her entire life, Emma Miller is currently sharing her passion with audiences far beyond the studio. The sophomore dance major is gaining attention on TikTok for energetic dance videos that reach viewers around the world. While building an online following, Miller continues to develop her technique and explore new styles through […]

Hanging in the Harris Alumni Center is a shovel tied to one of the defining moments in UNC Charlotte’s history. Bonnie Cone — “Miss Bonnie” to the generations she inspired — used it on Nov. 21, 1960, when more than 200 people gathered to break ground on Charlotte College’s new campus.   Exactly where that shovel […]

For sophomore elementary and special education major Jenni Eason, becoming an orientation counselor was about more than welcoming new Niners to UNC Charlotte.  What began as a way to step outside her comfort zone has become a defining part of her college experience, helping her build confidence, form lasting friendships and find a stronger sense […]

The 2026 election season is underway. For the UNC Charlotte community, the 49er Democracy Experience offers a dynamic, nonpartisan platform for learning about and engaging in civic life. The 49er Democracy Experience involves students in local, state and national elections through voter registration, voter education and voter mobilization. It is made up of a committee […]

Fall officially begins Tuesday, Sept. 22, ushering in crisp mornings, changing leaves and a fresh wave of campus activity at UNC Charlotte. Whether you’re celebrating Niner Nation Week, heading to SCarowinds or catching a home game, autumn offers countless ways to connect with Niner Nation. Dive into our 49 things to do and make the […]

Eight decades, thousands of Niners and an incredible history of growth—UNC Charlotte is officially turning 80. From its humble beginnings in 1946 serving post-World War II veterans to becoming the region’s only Research I University, UNC Charlotte has grown alongside the city it calls home. Join the campus community from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, […]

UNC Charlotte’s Facility Operations Building (FOPS) near North Deck received a solar-powered upgrade this fall. Led by Facilities Management, the building now has 224 solar panels on its roof that will generate clean energy to power the building and contribute to the regional Duke Energy electrical grid. The rooftop solar array is on the south-facing […]

For senior computer science student Austin Lee, a cooperative education experience with BMW USA’s Spartanburg plant has done more than provide professional experience, as it has shown him firsthand how classroom skills translate into real-world projects. Lee is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a concentration in software engineering, and he plans to […]

With Charlotte’s football season quickly approaching, the campus community is preparing for an exciting season at Richardson Stadium. The CLT Gold Mine is the official student section for the Charlotte 49ers; the organization’s president, Drayton Thrasher, an education major, answered questions about the group’s plans for the upcoming year. For those who don’t know, what […]

Andrei Vince, a fourth-year computer engineering major, was the sole author of ACID-Bench and presented a poster on the benchmark at KDD Workshop on Evaluation and Trustworthiness of Agentic AI in Jeju, South Korea. The benchmark rigorously tests AI agents that use tools to change information inside software systems. As AI agents are integrated into […]