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UNC Charlotte's Niner University Elementary readies to open

August 4, 2020
As teachers across the region prepare for a different sort of school year, faculty and staff at Charlotte’s newest school are in the building at Niner University Elementary at Amay James (NUE), readying for its opening on Monday, Aug. 17.

Returning to campus safely with 'The New Norm'

August 3, 2020
The University launched “The New Norm: Your Health. Our Community,” an educational campaign promoting new safety and community standards designed to protect Niner Nation.

Keynton moves into Lee College dean’s office

August 3, 2020
Rob Keynton is officially on the job as dean of the William States Lee College of Engineering. Undergraduate and graduate students from several engineering disciplines and organizations recently pitched in to help set up his new office in Duke Centennial Hall.

Local exhibit features work by two art students

July 30, 2020
Art students Malik J. Norman and Ajané Williams are among the 11 artists featured in an exhibition at Gallery C3, located in Charlotte’s South End district.

Reynolds named to Manning Award watch list

July 30, 2020
Charlotte 49ers redshirt junior quarterback Chris Reynolds has been named to the Watch List for the 2020 Manning Award, which is sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl and presented annually to the top quarterback in college football. It is the second national Watch List that Reynolds has been named to this preseason.

Setting the pace for student access and success

July 29, 2020
UNC Charlotte is meeting or exceeding goals related to student access and success, according to performance metrics released by the University of North Carolina System.

Belk College launches ‘Charlotte Business Buzz’ podcast

July 29, 2020
A new podcast mini-series is pulling the resources and partners of UNC Charlotte to help Queen City businesses weather the financial storm brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

New programming initiative engages first-year students

July 29, 2020
Year One Launch, a new programming series featuring more than 90 virtual events between Aug. 3 and Sept. 3, will connect incoming students to the University prior to their first day of class.

5 Cool Things

July 28, 2020
Social distancing tips, first 49er Hall of Fame class, "Be the Change" benefit concert and more...

A safe return to campus: Niner Nation prepares for fall

July 28, 2020
As UNC Charlotte looks to the start of the fall semester on Sept. 7, preparations are underway to welcome back students, faculty and staff with their safety a priority.

Study highlights disparities in COVID-19 in urban and rural areas

July 27, 2020
A new study led by UNC Charlotte public health researchers is highlighting the progression of COVID-19 in urban and rural counties and revealing geographic disparities in the prevalence of the virus.

A teacher defying the odds

July 27, 2020
Alumnus teaches digitally from hospital during pandemic despite cancer battle.