The U.S. Senate has confirmed UNC Charlotte alumna Sandra J. Hairston ’81 as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, making history in selecting her the first Black woman to serve as the district’s top prosecutor.
The North Carolina General Assembly and Gov. Roy Cooper approved the state budget that provides a historic $134 million investment in UNC Charlotte to fund STEM education growth and capital renovations. The budget also includes raises and bonus pay for eligible faculty and staff.
When Lauren Farmer is not in class or busy studying, she is extreme couponing. Yes, you heard that right. The senior chemistry, history and sociology major and math minor pairs coupons with the store's weekly sales to save as much money as possible, while accumulating the most products.
GivingTuesday is observed on Nov. 30, and UNC Charlotte is continuing its tradition of participation this year by supporting the Jamil Niner Student Pantry and the Niner University Elementary to ensure current and future 49ers have the resources they need.
Meet Loryn Hartbarger, UNC Charlotte’s campus dietitian. Learn more about her passion for helping students become more knowledgeable about food and nutrition and her tips for healthy eating during the holiday season. Describe your role at UNC Charlotte.
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has recognized the Cato College of Education with the 2021 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement for providing evidence and data trends to achieve accreditation with no stipulations or areas for improvement.
With the latest national statistics on student-loan debt showing that 45 million student borrowers collectively owe more than $1.7 trillion, UNC Charlotte graduates have among the lowest student-loan debt of college graduates in North Carolina and across the nation.
Three student teams from The William States Lee College of Engineering recently participated in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Southeast regional competition in Atlanta to learn, network, compete — and win.
UNC Charlotte’s newest tradition, Niner Nation Week, got off to a rousing start last week. Combining Homecoming, Family Weekend and a multitude of community gatherings, Niner Nation Week made it known we are Charlotte’s university. Thank you to all who took part, and we’ll see you again next year. Go Niners!The week in pictures
