On Thursday, April 18, the UNC Board of Governors approved a $60 million Phase 1 expansion of Jerry Richardson Stadium, marking a significant milestone in the University's ongoing efforts to enhance its athletic facilities, support student-athletes and elevate the fan experience.
Nominations for the 2024 class of the Charlotte 49ers Athletics Hall of Fame are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 16. Members of the public can submit nominees, who will be voted upon by the 49ers Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
Charlotte 49ers redshirt junior guard Dazia Lawrence has been named to the USA Women's Basketball team that will compete at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup, Sept. 27 through Oct. 1, in Lublin, Poland.
Charlotte 49ers Executive Associate Athletics Director Ragean Hill is among 21 individuals selected by the NCAA for the 2023-24 Pathway Program, a yearlong initiative to prepare senior-level athletics administrators for their next career step as directors of athletics or conference commissioners.
Scott Kull will join the Charlotte 49ers as deputy athletics director for external affairs. Recognized as a “power player” by the Sports Business Journal in 2019, he has served in similar roles at the University of Utah, South Florida and TCU during his 30-year career in intercollegiate athletics.
For the first time in program history, the Charlotte 49ers baseball team is Conference USA Tournament Champions after the 49ers defeated regular-season champion Dallas Baptist 5-2 in the title game May 28.
