Research

UNC Charlotte hosted a delegation from Fort Bragg to demonstrate how the University’s cutting-edge academic research could benefit the military’s need for technological innovation to enhance national security. Representatives from U.S. Army Forces Command, XVIII Airborne Corps and 1st Special Forces Command visited the University Friday, Feb. 28; they included Maj. Gen. Lawrence Ferguson, commanding […]

J.P. Barfield, chair of the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences, is a recognized researcher in the field of disability and Paralympic sports. Recently, he interviewed wheelchair rugby athletes for his research project on Para sport concussions. “With the chairs making such forceful contact, athletes can experience whiplash,” said Barfield. “Unlike other sports, […]

In a period of heightened uncertainty, UNC Charlotte financial economist John Connaughton puts the chance of a return of inflation in 2025 at 60-40 and the prospect of a recession at 30-70. “For 2025, there are some big questions,” Connaughton said. “What will be the effect of the new administration? Will there be a recession […]

UNC Charlotte’s Jim Hamby and Rick Hudson are among 30 intelligence professionals selected worldwide to attend the prestigious Cambridge Security Initiative International Security and Intelligence Professional Program, scheduled for March 30 through April 12 at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, England. Hamby, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, brings […]

Harrison Hieb and Whitney Wilson, staff members in Office of University Marketing and Communications, recently won a regional Emmy Award for the video “The Science of Spiders.” Hieb, the video’s cinematographer, and Wilson, its producer, were recognized at the 2025 Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences ceremony. The chapter, founded in […]

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has been awarded esteemed Research 1 – or R1 –  status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is the highest recognition that a doctoral university can receive.  The prestigious classification, indicating “very high research activity,” affirms UNC Charlotte as an elite research institution. With […]

Laura Peter, executive director of the UNC Charlotte Office of Research Commercialization and Partnerships, shares her experiences with research, how she supports student and faculty research, and what excites her about the current achievements and potential opportunities at Charlotte. Explain your role at UNC Charlotte.  My role is to champion innovation and drive forward a […]

Ya-yu Lo, professor of special education and child development, and her doctoral advisee Morgan Nichols were recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children for their work in the field of emotional and behavioral health. Lo received the North Carolina CEC Distinguished Service Award for the Division of Emotional and Behavioral Health for her research on behavioral […]

UNC Charlotte’s National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity for Cyber Research recently was reaffirmed through 2030 by the U.S. National Security Agency. One of only 93 universities in the U.S. to hold this designation, UNC Charlotte was a member of the NSA’s inaugural cohort of Centers of Academic Excellence for Cybersecurity Research when the […]

UNC Charlotte is leading in defining the future of artificial intelligence. As the Charlotte region’s educational AI leader, the University is advancing AI research, education and ethical implementation to drive innovation with real-world impact. The launch of the Charlotte AI Institute (CLT AI Institute) formalizes UNC Charlotte’s position as a hub for cutting-edge discovery, interdisciplinary […]