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Tired of flapping your wings? Need somewhere to land and rest? The Popp Martin Student Union has a new area students, faculty and staff can use to do just that. The Niner Nest, located in Popp Martin Student Union, Room 280, is intended to be a quiet, restorative space for the campus community. The room […]

Explore and discuss sustainable career options with campus and community sustainability leaders at the fall Student Sustainability Summit, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, in Cone University Center, room 210.  The summit, sponsored by the Student Government Association and UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability , will feature guest speakers from on and off-campus […]

As an EcoRep, senior Beth Sang is one of the students most actively shaping sustainability engagement at UNC Charlotte. She spends much of her time talking with students at tabling events, giving class presentations, sharing volunteer opportunities and connecting peers with campus resources. “I want to build real connections with students and make sustainable living […]

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 […]