Five Cool Things (October 2024)

Categories: General News

Men’s soccer ranked No. 22

The Charlotte 49ers men’s soccer team continues to shine, now ranked No. 22 in the nation! Don’t miss the next home game against Florida International Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at Transamerica Field. Come cheer them on as they push forward in their outstanding season!


ELI LILLY fuels engineering futures

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Eli Lilly and Company is making a significant impact at UNC Charlotte through a generous contribution to the William States Lee College of Engineering. The gift will provide crucial support to engineering students, helping to fund scholarships, learning opportunities and student success.


ANGEL IN THE infield

Softball player wearing their glove and looking into the camera with Charlotte written on the wall in the background.

Cori Henderson Hoffler, a UNC Charlotte softball standout, has found purpose both on and off the field. As a double major in special education and psychology, she is driven to inspire others and hopes to combine her love for sports and teaching in her future career.


Niner For The Win: Cast your vote!

Hawkins and Tumpa

Two UNC Charlotte students are finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition, vying against teams from MIT, Duke and Johns Hopkins. Their life-saving invention detects fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and they need your help to win the People’s Choice Award! Vote daily through Oct. 16, and show your Niner pride!


Niners Care: Hurricane Relief Fund

A dark green background with the following text: "Niners Care: Hurricane Relief Fund. Stand in solidarity with Mountaineers, Bulldogs and Catamounts. All proceeds benefit the campus communities most in need after Hurricane Helene. Give now.

Niner Nation stands ready to support students and employees impacted by Hurricane Helene. Donate to the Niners Care Fund to help Appalachian State, UNC Asheville and Western Carolina recover and rebuild.