Five Cool Things (November 2025)

Charlotte Takes Flight

UNC Charlotte expands its presence at CLT Airport.

UNC Charlotte’s new brand platform, The Difference is Charlotte, now welcomes travelers in the ticketing concourse and Concourses B and C at Charlotte Douglas Airport. The bold green-and-gold banners celebrate the University’s momentum as Charlotte’s research powerhouse, defining the university as the heart of a city on the rise.

Global Recognition

UNC Charlotte’s chancellor receives the World Citizen Award.

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber received the 2025 World Citizen Award from the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, honoring her visionary leadership and the University’s expanding global reach. The award celebrates her role in positioning Charlotte, and UNC Charlotte, as rising forces on the world stage.

Zero Waste, Big Wins

UNC Charlotte sets the standard for game-day sustainability.

Sustainability looks good in green. Charlotte’s zero-waste program  is rewriting the playbook: recycling and composting more than 80% of waste from every football game. It’s now a national model for how big events can go greener, smarter, and cleaner.

Niners Take the Title

Charlotte men’s soccer reigns supreme in the American Conference.

Charlotte men’s soccer captured the 2025 American Conference regular season championship — the program’s first since joining the league — and now eyes a third straight tournament crown at home.

Niner Nation Week in Photos

Niner Nation Week: Homecoming 2025 was one for the books.

From campus to city, Niners packed the week with pride, energy and green-and-gold spirit. Relive the best moments, biggest smiles, and boldest celebrations from Homecoming 2025.