For Students

Sonia Birla ’25 is one of 65 Americans selected to study and work in Germany as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals program. She will depart for this one-year experience Friday, July 25, to return in June 2026. While in Germany, Birla will take a two-month intensive language course in Cologne, where […]

Evan Nazareth, a senior mechanical engineering major and host of the “Niner Nation Podcast,” has built his college experience around innovation, leadership and connection. Born in New Hampshire and raised in Cary, North Carolina, Nazareth has expanded his horizons while at UNC Charlotte. This summer, he completed his second study abroad experience, a faculty-led trip […]

Karabeth Savage, a senior majoring in biology with a concentration in ecology, loves the great outdoors. A Venture Outdoor Leadership student leader, Savage holds a University professional internship position with the organization. But like Savage’s favorite hikes, their path to Charlotte was full of peaks, valleys and unexpected discoveries.  Savage was born in Cooleemee, North […]

Looking for stuff to do in the Charlotte region this summer? There’s a lot! We made a list of 25 things you can do on campus and around town. Happy first day of summer, Niners!  Looking for a ride? Reminder, enrolled students have a CATS All-Access Pass for unlimited rides on the CATS LYNX light […]

Are you looking for a book to dive into this summer? Staff from J. Murrey Atkins Library, faculty from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and beyond shared their recommendations. Whether you’re looking to get lost in a fictional world, or maybe you want to learn something new about the world around […]

It’s going to be a long, hot summer in Charlotte, North Carolina, but luckily there are plenty of places on campus to beat the heat. Check out these spots to cool off and savor the quieter summer months. 1. Hammocks When it comes to beating the summer heat, there are few places better than swinging […]

The Charlotte Maternal Child Health Workgroup, in partnership with First Team American and the School of Nursing, will bring the third Respectful Maternity Care Simulation to UNC Charlotte Friday, April 11, at the College of Health and Human Services, Nursing Simulation Space (third floor).  Registration is required as space is limited for this learning opportunity. […]

The 12th annual Dance Marathon once again will raise funds and awareness for Levine Children’s Hospital. The Dance Marathon, part of the Miracle Network Dance Marathon established in 1991, is spearheaded by the student organization, Ninerthon. A six hour event, scheduled for 2 to 8 pm., Friday, April 11, in Belk Gymnasium, will feature student […]

Soak up the sun and cool off by the water during Hech Lake Days from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 10 and 17; and Wednesday, April 23 and 30, at Hechenbleikner Lake.  The Student Involvement Office and Venture Outdoor Leadership are hosting four days of fun to celebrate one of UNC Charlotte’s landmark bodies […]

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 […]