Students

Enny Ogunyemi, a graduate student in the Department of Psychological Science and a teaching assistant in the University Center for Academic Excellence, also serves as president of the Nigerian Student Association. This coming Saturday, she will be attending the 47th International Festival. Here’s why you should join here. What do you enjoy most about the […]

ESPN’s afternoon edition of SportsCenter will broadcast live with anchor Matt Barrie at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept, 18, from the CHHS/CoEd Plaza Students, faculty, staff, alumni, fans and guests are encouraged to view the show from within the plaza and be featured in the background showcasing their best 49er spirit. Members of the 49ers cheer […]

Every year, it’s important for all members of Niner Nation to familiarize themselves with the protocols and programs in place to help keep campus safe and healthy. From understanding NinerNotices vs. NinerAlerts to familiarizing yourself with the support resources available to students, faculty and staff, the information below can help you throughout your Charlotte journey. […]

Nick Helton, a junior business major and Phi Delta Theta fraternity member, tested his endurance by biking across North Carolina to visit each Phi Delta chapter as part of the Iron Phi Challenge, a national philanthropy initiative to raise money and awareness for ALS research. Along his journey, Helton not only pushed his physical limits, […]

Most college students want a straight path from school to their dream job. But often, career development doesn’t work that way. Elona Ellis, an assistant director for the Peer Professionals Program and career coach for the technology, data and analytics career community at UNC Charlotte’s Career Center, knows this well. It’s what makes her so […]

Picture it. The design you created on your small digital laptop comes to life as a large scale installation, viewed by thousands. This happened to Rue Thi, a senior graphic design major and summer intern at UNC Charlotte. She, along with Kim Mai, a junior fine arts major, and a team of other Niners interned […]

The SECU Summer Internship Program at Charlotte is designed to connect interested, talented undergraduate students with local leadership to obtain meaningful on-the-job experience with a local agency or organization. These opportunities allow Charlotte SECU Public Fellows Interns to give back to the community, while providing unique learning opportunities.   Five Niners from the latest cohort share […]

Myla Marve, a senior civil engineering technology major, spent the summer as an intern at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. She gained a broader perspective on airports, renewed self-confidence and a clearer vision of her career path. A member of the William States Lee College of Engineering Leadership Academy and the National Society of Black Engineers, […]

As a graduate student in the Master of Health Administration program and a full-time employee at Novant Health, Nate Coburn knows how to balance competing priorities. “Working as a data analyst at Novant Health for the past four years, my primary focus has been identifying at-risk maternal and infant populations and developing interventions to improve […]

From the Mecklenburg District Attorney’s Office, to the NASA DEVELOP program, to the University of Antioquia, Charlotte students applied what they learned in the classroom to solve real-world challenges, locally, nationally and globally through summer internships. NASA DEVELOP national program Adrian Croland, a second-year master’s student in geography, participated in the NASA DEVELOP National Program, […]