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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 […]

University College and two of its offices have new names. Together, they provide academic support, accessibility services and resources for transfers and adult students. The Office of Undergraduate Education and University College is now known as University College, establishing a single, consistent name for the unit and the academic services and resources it provides. Two […]

You’ve probably heard internships are one of the best ways to launch your career. That’s true!  You have also  wondered how to fit one into an already packed schedule. Maybe you work 20 hours a week. Maybe you’re taking a full course load. Maybe you’re involved on campus, conducting research or helping care for your […]

The first week of the fall semester brought campus to life as Niners returned to UNC Charlotte — filling walkways, classrooms and gathering spaces with energy, optimism and plenty of Charlotte spirit. From move‑in moments and Gold Rush traditions to the excitement of new academic beginnings, the start of the semester showcased everything that makes […]

Charlotte nonprofit Eliminate the Digital Divide (E2D), in partnership with the Office of Transition and Belonging, handed out nearly 250 laptops to first-generation Niners Thursday, Aug. 20, in the Cone Center. Students showed up an hour before the event was set to begin, creating a line out the door and into the lobby of the […]