News and Features

A team of researchers led by UNC Charlotte is working to build a more secure and reliable power grid, thanks to funding through the UNC System Research Opportunities Initiative.

A partnership of the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition, community and civic leaders, and researchers from UNC Charlotte and Johnson C. Smith University is leading effort to develop the area's first full-service food shopping experience in 30 years.

The Women + Girls Research Alliance, a unit of UNC Charlotte’s urbanCORE, in partnership with the Women’s Intercultural Exchange, will host its second “Taking Space Without Apology: A Women and Girls Leadershi

UNC Charlotte will hold Fall Commencement ceremonies in Halton Arena on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16.Friday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. College of Arts + Architecture Belk College of Business College of Computing and Informatics College of Health and Human Services

Walter Kirkland Jr. is — literally — a guardian of the galaxy. Not a film franchise guardian. A real one. He has been selected to be a member of the U.S. Space Force, America’s newest military branch, where he will be at the forefront of the final frontier.

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

The Charlotte Regional Legislative Caucus meeting included tours of BATT CAVE and CIPHER research centers.

UNC Charlotte will play a leading role as one of four regional hubs for NCInnovation, a nonprofit organization designed to accelerate research, innovation and commercialization statewide.

Five members of UNC Charlotte’s faculty or staff have been named to Who’s Who in Black Charlotte. An entity of Real Times Media, Who’s Who in Black Charlotte documents the positive achievements of Black Charlotteans who are making outstanding contributions to the communities and organizations they serve. 

UNC Charlotte is gearing up for the biggest celebration of the year with gatherings, performances, spirit contests and more, all culminating with the signature Homecoming events.

“OctoberTest: It’s Good to Know” is an intercollegiate HIV/STI awareness event scheduled at UNC Charlotte, Davidson College, Queens University of Charlotte, and Johnson C. Smith University.

Aleksandra Degernes is a nontraditional student on a mission. Having recently graduated with a sociology degree with honors this spring, she is now pursuing a Master of Science in Management. Learn about her business, the seminars she hosts for Eastern European immigrant professionals and how she helps Russian and Ukrainian immigrants.