Chancellor

Kevin White has been named as the next Director of Athletics at UNC Charlotte as officially announced by Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber Monday morning. White assumes leadership of Charlotte Athletics after spending the previous four years as deputy director of athletics at Clemson University. He will assume his new duties March 1. “I am honored […]

The UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board. Please note: No business conducted in closed session is included in this report. Reports Shared with the Board Chancellor’s Report Chancellor Sharon Gaber shared updates aligned to […]

UNC Charlotte had a banner year in 2025, and the region is taking notice. Charlotte Business Journal named Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber Business Person of the Year for 2025, recognizing her innovative leadership in growing the University’s national profile, expanding its presence in uptown and solidifying it as an economic driver for the region. In […]

At one of the largest Niner Research Reception gatherings to date — and the first since UNC Charlotte received designation as a Carnegie R1 University — faculty, staff and students celebrated a year of vibrant, multifaceted research and innovation led by researchers, collaborators and graduate and undergraduate students.  “It is truly inspiring to see such […]

The new home for Charlotte softball was dedicated Friday, Oct. 24, as the Bob Daughtridge Softball Clubhouse.  “This event is about much more than a new facility,” said Jesh Humphrey, interim director of athletics. “It’s about vision, generosity and the shared belief in what’s possible when we invest in the success of our student-athletes. The […]

UNC Charlotte has announced interim leadership appointments in athletics and institutional Integrity. Jesh Humphrey, vice chancellor for institutional integrity and general counsel, will serve as interim athletics director while the University evaluates next steps for the program. During this period, Sarah Edwards, associate vice chancellor for legal affairs and deputy general counsel, will serve as […]

Charlotte Engineering Early College, a partnership between UNC Charlotte and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top high school in the CMS district and the second-highest public high school in the Charlotte metropolitan region. The ranking places CEEC among the top-performing schools in North Carolina and the nation, […]

On Friday, May 9, at a Spring Commencement ceremony where 1,519 new graduates from the Belk College of Business, Cato College of Education and the William States Lee College of Engineering received their bachelor’s degrees, UNC Charlotte conferred an honorary Doctor of Public Service upon Charlottean Anna Spangler Nelson.  Nelson, who has served since 2005 […]

UNC Charlotte officials recently opened the CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City alongside entrepreneurs, innovators, corporate leaders and community members. “CO-LAB is more than just a space — it’s a catalyst,” said Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. “It’s where entrepreneurs and innovators can access the expertise of UNC Charlotte and work together to tackle real-world […]

Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber has established a Strategic Plan Update Working Group to review and revise the University’s strategic plan, “Shaping What’s Next”, to ensure the plan remains aligned with Board of Governors policies and reflects the University’s progress and priorities. “UNC Charlotte’s strategic plan is our roadmap to continued excellence and impact,” said Gaber. […]