Student Life

The “49ers” moniker has an interesting — and scrappy — origin.

UNC Charlotte will celebrate its new Esports and Gaming Arena with a grand opening event starting at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, in the Popp Martin Student Union.  The event, which begins in Norm’s on the first floor, will feature remarks from UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kevin Bailey, […]

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 […]

Prominently featured at the new Bojangles headquarters in southwest Charlotte are colorful artworks by 14 UNC Charlotte illustration students. During a June 25 “biscuit-cutting” ceremony to open the new headquarters, seven of the Charlotte artists were present to see their work displayed in a collection themed “It’s Bo-Time … Everywhere.” The artworks whimsically place Bojangles […]

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 […]

Charlotte 49ers freshman Pinky Chaisilprungruang is the 2025 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year as announced by the league office.   Chaisilprungruang is the first Charlotte player to earn American Golf Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. She also becomes just the second player in conference history […]

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. […]

Laura Isabel Velez-Figueroa, a senior majoring in exercise science and applied dance, has been named to the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge’s 2025 Student Voting Honor Roll. A leader of the 49er Democracy Experience, Velez-Figueroa helped foster a commitment to nonpartisan civic engagement at Charlotte during the 2024 election. She was one of 232 students […]

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 […]

Ten snowboarders from UNC Charlotte’s Ski and Snowboard Club competed in the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard National Championships March 10-15, at Mount Bachelor in Bend, Oregon. Martin Tox, Josh and Noah Marscio, Luke Wilson and Ramley Hirneisen competed in the men’s slalom, giant slalom and boardercross. Madeline Lay, Greenlee Flynn and Makayla Smith competed […]