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the Sound of Spirit
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Architecture students imagine a new Chimney Rock
The people of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are seizing a rare opportunity to reimagine their town, literally, from the ground…
Changing the game: Varsity esports arrives at Charlotte Key Takeaways: UNC Charlotte Esports is leveling up with a University-backed, varsity…
Inaugural Summer Commencement Ushers in New Horizons By Jennifer Howe UNC Charlotte is holding its inaugural Summer Commencement for 2025…
Paul Riefenberg ’90 is NUTS for Charlotte Story by Christy Jackson FAST FACTS: Paul Riefenberg, Class of 1990 Bachelor of…
Eye Tech Transforming ophthalmic health with AI By Phillip Brown Photos by Amy Hart KEY TAKEAWAYS: AI technology can help…
Ph.D. student Sina Gholami eyes a future in biomedical engineering research By Phillip Brown Photos by Amy Hart Growing up…
Rooted in Chocolate Engineer-turned-chocolatier Esa Weinreb ’83 is leading Charlotte’s craft chocolate movement. Photos by Amy Hart and courtesy of…
A Curious Mind Charlotte alumna Jennifer Pagán is tackling clean water locally, globally By Phillip Brown Photos by Kat Lawerence…
Commercializing Charlotte Research Creating breakthroughs for a better tomorrow A national leader in patents and startups, UNC Charlotte displays patents…
Filthy Rich From food scraps to a flourishing farm, Kris Steele ’08, ’12 and Eric Theys ’13 are building a…
Norm the Niner is an icon at UNC Charlotte. The pickaxe-wielding prospector pops up at sporting and campus events to…
Celebrating UNC Charlotte’s Rising Stars 4 Niners named 40 Under 40 Honorees The Charlotte Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40…