Faculty and Staff News

The UNC System Board of Governors (BOG) convened Feb. 25 and 26. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board. Nothing discussed or approved in closed session is included.  Committee on Budget and Finance Committee on Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Joint Meeting: Committee on Budget […]

Registration is open for the March 2026 Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops, a professional development series designed and led by UNC Charlotte’s human resources learning and organizational development team. This month’s sessions focus on mentorship, teamwork and public speaking—three essential skills for thriving in today’s workplace. All workshops take place in Colvard Building, Room 5092. […]

The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8. The Super Bowl is consistently the most-watched television program in America, and millions of fans have a vested interest in who will win. Students in John Tobias’ Intro to Sports Analytics class used data-backed insights to answer that […]

For eight years, Andrew Goff, a lecturer in biology, has invited Charlotte students to clean up local creeks as members of his Adopt-a-Spot crew, the Trash Taggers. Three to five times per semester, Goff and crew travel to creek beds around Mecklenburg County, where students wade into the murky water and retrieve trash. To date, […]

The Fiscal Year 2026 Internal Audit Plan was approved by the Audit, Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management Committee April 24, 2025: The plan is flexible, which allows for adjustments as necessary in response to institutional priority shifts, timing contingencies and special project requests. Senior management and the ACERM Committee approve changes to the plan. Internal […]

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Spring Commencement ceremonies in May! Faculty and staff volunteers ensure a successful and enjoyable graduation. Get to know Joe Rick, director of academic budget for the Division of Academic Affairs, who is committed to making this special day run smoothly for students and their families. Why do you volunteer […]

Please note: The review period for this draft has ended. (Page updated: 7:30 a.m., April 9, 2025) Dear Niner Nation, As you may recall, in November 2024, Chancellor Gaber established a Strategic Plan Update Working Group to review and update the University’s strategic plan, “Shaping What’s Next.” The Working Group includes representatives from academic affairs, […]

The Charlotte Parent Organization will host a Family Fun Day from 1 to 4 p.m., Monday, April 21, at the Star Quad to promote community and support Charlotte students and employees who are parents. This event will include water activities, a toddler play area, racing obstacles and a science booth. The Charlotte Parent Organization is […]

Every year, UNC Charlotte celebrates Earth Month throughout April. The Office of Sustainability, along with environmentally focused organizations in the area, are sponsoring a variety of events to celebrate the planet. The Office of Sustainability is excited to offer a variety of events this Earth Month to allow Niner Nation to connect with their natural […]

Savannah Lake is UNC Charlotte’s digital scholarship librarian. She joined the University in January 2021 after working in the publishing industry. Lake was named a 2025 Core Emerging Leader by the American Library Association, placing her in a distinguished national cohort of professionals new to the field of librarianship. Lake discusses this honor and the […]