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2023 State of Housing in Charlotte Report: Rising prices still affecting the region

November 9, 2023
Childress Klein Center for Real Estate’s research indicates affordable homes are increasingly difficult to obtain as prices rise and supply lags demand.

First phase of ‘Engineering North Carolina’s Future’ faculty additions amplify Charlotte’s research, teaching efforts

November 7, 2023
The “Engineering North Carolina's Future” initiative, backed by transformative investments by the N.C. General Assembly, has ignited a surge of teaching and research excellence in engineering, computer science and data science at UNC Charlotte.

Faculty, staff and students recognized for research achievements alongside Charlotte’s research trajectory

November 6, 2023
On Nov. 2., UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students were celebrated for widespread achievement in research at the 2023 Niner Research Reception.

Permanent leaders named for Academic Affairs, Research divisions

October 26, 2023
With widespread support from the campus community, the interim leaders for the divisions of Academic Affairs and Research are now permanent.

Charlotte awarded tech strategy development grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration

October 25, 2023
UNC Charlotte has been awarded a Strategy Development Grant of $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. 

Division of Research launches Faculty Research Grant Program; 14 centers funded

October 18, 2023
The UNC Charlotte Division of Research awarded grants to 14 University centers through an initiative called Ignite for Centers, which aims to strengthen multidisciplinary programs of research, public service or instruction.

Unlocking longevity: Boosting lifespans with gut stress signaling

October 17, 2023
UNC Charlotte researcher Patricija van Oosten-Hawle, an assistant professor of biological sciences, is investigating how a particular reaction in the human gut is triggering a process that could help prolong tissue health and extend lifespan.

Dancing in the wild

October 9, 2023
NSF grant to biologist Bao-Hua Song supports development of pest-resistant soybeans from wild resources.

Researchers exploring a more secure, reliable power grid with UNC System support

October 6, 2023
A team of researchers led by UNC Charlotte is working to build a more secure and reliable power grid, thanks to funding through the UNC System Research Opportunities Initiative.

UNC Charlotte serving as regional hub for NCInnovation

October 3, 2023
UNC Charlotte will play a leading role as one of four regional hubs for NCInnovation, a nonprofit organization designed to accelerate research, innovation and commercialization statewide.

Economic forecast: Conflicting forces create opportunity for recession or return of inflation

September 7, 2023
A mild recession or a return of inflation are both possibilities in the coming months, depending on how conflicting federal monetary and fiscal policies and other economic factors play out.

Research reveals boosting strategies that mitigate risks of COVID-19 in cancer patients

August 22, 2023
For many, the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic seems over. However, for patients whose immune systems are compromised by cancer or by cancer therapies, fear of COVID-19 infection and severe disease remains very real.