Facilities Management
Beth Sang’s student‑to‑student approach drives sustainability engagement at UNC Charlotte
As an EcoRep, senior Beth Sang is one of the students most actively shaping sustainability engagement at UNC Charlotte. She spends much of her time talking with students at tabling events, giving class presentations, sharing volunteer opportunities and connecting peers with campus resources. “I want to build real connections with students and make sustainable living […]
Chad Carwein: Guiding UNC Charlotte’s next chapter of sustainability
Chad Carwein joined UNC Charlotte as university sustainability officer in March, stepping into the role days before Earth Month. The timing, he said, was both exhausting and energizing, offering an immediate look at the campus community’s commitment to sustainability. What stood out most in his first six months was the strong collaboration among Facilities Management, […]
Solar array powers major upgrade to UNC Charlotte’s facility operations building
UNC Charlotte’s Facility Operations Building (FOPS) near North Deck received a solar-powered upgrade this fall. Led by Facilities Management, the building now has 224 solar panels on its roof that will generate clean energy to power the building and contribute to the regional Duke Energy electrical grid. The rooftop solar array is on the south-facing […]
Solar-powered picnic tables enhance outdoor study and teaching space
Over the summer, two solar picnic tables were installed behind McEniry Hall next to the pollinator garden beds. Funded by the Charlotte Green Initiative (CGI) student green fund, the tables offer shaded spaces to eat, study, meet outdoors and provide a clean source of energy to charge devices. Each solar picnic table, created by EnerFusion, […]
Campus improvements led by Facilities Management
Facilities Management completed a wide range of projects this summer to prepare campus for the 2026‑27 academic year, focusing on mobility, infrastructure, building upgrades and new construction. Mobility and infrastructure upgrades Building refreshes and renovations New construction and major capital projects
A mace case: How two employees used their woodworking skills to create a piece of history
Michael Watt and Joe Coleman of the building interiors shop in facilities management were assigned a unique work order that quickly became a passion project. The task: repair the case that carries the University mace — an important piece of UNC Charlotte’s history. Upon receiving the shabby Plexiglass case, they knew repairs weren’t the solution, […]
Two winter storms in two weeks?
What a stretch it’s been! After an ice storm followed by around 11 inches of snow — the largest snowfall the Charlotte region has seen in nearly 20 years — our campus teams once again showed what makes this community special. Thanks to the incredible staff who kept campus running: clearing walkways, keeping buildings warm, […]
Jerry Richardson Stadium expansion construction update
Construction personnel and equipment will begin staging near the football stadium starting Monday, Aug. 11, as preparations for the Jerry Richardson Stadium Expansion project begins. The construction site will not be fenced initially, and major construction gets underway following the 49ers football game against UNC Chapel Hill Sept. 6. This expansion will increase the stadium […]
Rogers honored with Governor’s Award for Excellence
Michael Rogers, general trades manager in maintenance operations, recently received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the category of outstanding state government service. This is the highest honor a state employee can receive for dedicated service to the state of North Carolina and its residents. Learn more by watching this video. In his day-to-day role, […]
Campus Construction Update, Sept. 2022
Campus continues to grow. Check out additions in the works, including a new Starbucks, The 49th Acre tailgate park and a new residence hall.