Academic Affairs
Nontraditional Niners succeed academically — and in life
Emmanuelle Olavarria-Torres and Sarah Tesar are displaying tenacity and perseverance to fulfill their dream of earning a college degree.
Charlotte ranks among the nation’s top 100 minority degree producers for 2023
UNC Charlotte receives a University record 15 top 100 program rankings for awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic/Latinx students.
UNC System graduates reap $500,000 in median lifetime return on investment
Degrees from North Carolina’s public universities overwhelmingly pay off in future earnings for graduates, according to a comprehensive study of academic degree programs across the UNC System.
First phase of ‘Engineering North Carolina’s Future’ faculty additions amplify Charlotte’s research, teaching efforts
The “Engineering North Carolina’s Future” initiative, backed by transformative investments by the N.C. General Assembly, has ignited a surge of teaching and research excellence in engineering, computer science and data science at UNC Charlotte. The University has strategically expanded its teaching and research capabilities with an initial recruitment of eight new faculty members, focused on four core themes: energy systems, transportation and advanced mobility, advanced manufacturing, and smart and sustainable cities.
Faculty, staff and students recognized for research achievements alongside Charlotte’s research trajectory
On Nov. 2., UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students were celebrated for widespread achievement in research at the 2023 Niner Research Reception.
Hague named to 2023 academic data leaders list
Doug Hague, executive director of UNC Charlotte’s School of Data Science, was recognized by CDO Magazine as an exceptional visionary who is fostering an environment where data-driven insights illuminate the path to discovery and progress.
Byron White named a 2023-24 Campus Compact Fellow
Byron P. White, associate provost, urban research and community engagement for UNC Charlotte’s urbanCORE, has been named a 2023-24 Campus Compact Fellow.
Permanent leaders named for Academic Affairs, Research divisions
With widespread support from the campus community, the interim leaders for the divisions of Academic Affairs and Research are now permanent.
Charlotte awarded tech strategy development grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration
UNC Charlotte has been awarded a Strategy Development Grant of $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.
The federal funding is part of the inaugural Tech Hubs program. The University is partnering with the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance; Centralina Regional Council; and more than 25 industry, academic institutions and workforce development organizations in North and South Carolina on the grant, which will launch the Carolinas Innovation Center for Optics and Metrology (CICOM) Consortium.
Susan Dodson DeVore Women’s Leadership Development Program established
A $1 million gift from UNC Charlotte alumna, business innovator and Board of Trustees emerita Susan Dodson DeVore ’81 will establish a leadership program that will support the next generation of women leaders.