5 Cool Things

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

49ers make "40 Under 40"

CBJ 40 under 40

Football coach, English professor and three alums on CBJ’s ‘40 under 40’ list.


Speed Demon record

Speed Demon team

UNC Charlotte Mechanical Engineering assistant professor Charles Jenkes' skills in applied aerodynamics helped the Speed Demon 715 car reach 481 miles per hour and set the record for the world’s fastest piston-powered wheel-driven ground vehicle this summer.


Golden Anniversary


Over the past 50 years, more than 33,000 students have graduated from the Belk College of Business. Share your memories and photos and let's celebrate together!


Olympic Designer

Alumnus Sean Gallagher (B.Arch. 2000) designed the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum

College of Art + Architecture alumnus Sean Gallagher (B.Arch. 2000) developed the concept design for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


My 49er Network

My 49er Network

The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association, in partnership with the University Career Center, recently launched My 49er Network, a powerful interactive platform for alumni, helping them connect socially and professionally with other 49er graduates.