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New coffee house a sign of recent alum’s growing success

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., which opened recently in the J.W. Clay Parking Deck near campus, is among the latest design...

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47th International Festival set for Sept. 27

UNC Charlotte’s International Festival, the University’s longest-running cultural event, is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, in...

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UNC Charlotte forecast reveals state economy faces mixed outlook with continued growth, lingering challenges

North Carolina’s economy is projected to see sustained growth through the rest of 2025 and into 2026, but businesses should...

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UNC Charlotte’s enrollment surge sets another record

UNC Charlotte has enrolled 32,207 students for the fall 2025 semester, surpassing the University’s previous record of 31,091 in 2024....

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Remembering Ken Sanford, Charlotte’s first public relations leader

James Kenneth (Ken) Sanford, UNC Charlotte’s first director of public information and publications, died Monday, Aug. 25. Sanford joined Charlotte...

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UNC Charlotte ranked as top employer

For the seventh year in a row, UNC Charlotte has been named to the “2025 America’s Best Employers by State” list by...

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Niners celebrate the grand opening of Upper Prospector

The grand opening of the Upper Prospector Building occurred Wednesday, Aug. 20, with a full day of events following the...

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Fall move-in welcomes Niners home

UNC Charlotte welcomed Niners to campus during fall move-in Wednesday, Aug. 13, through Saturday, Aug. 16.  Here are a few...

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More than 1,000 degrees will be conferred at Charlotte’s first Summer Commencement

UNC Charlotte will hold its inaugural Summer Commencement for 2025 graduates, Saturday, Aug. 9, in Dale F. Halton Arena. During...

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UNC Charlotte continues to advance in National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines program

UNC Charlotte’s efforts to build an energy innovation hub for the Carolinas continues to gain national momentum. The University’s Carolinas Engine...

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Theatre alum wins national Inspiring Teacher Award

KoKo Thornton ’97 is the 2025 recipient of the Inspiring Teacher Award, presented at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards,...

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Trio of Charlotte 49ers baseball players selected in 2025 MLB Draft

Blake Gillespie, Logan Poteet and Joel Sarver were selected during the recent 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Gillespie was the...

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