General News
Two Niner Engineers honored as Distinguished Alumni
The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association bestowed its 2024 Alumni Awards to six outstanding individuals for their service to their professions, communities and the University Friday, March 1, at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
The honorees included two Niner Engineers who continue to forge the future for students, the university and the broader community.
Charlotte AIR Institute partnership celebrated with reception and art dedication
William States Lee College of Engineering celebrated the launch of the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute (AIR) Thursday evening with a recognition of partners, an art unveiling and a student research showcase.
NSF Spotlights Tabkhi for Thought Leadership in AI
The National Science Foundation has featured Hamed Tabkhi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, as its first Featured PI spotlight for the Smart & Connect Communities Virtual Organization.
Electrifying Innovation
BATT CAVE, UNC Charlotte’s research center, is embracing — and guiding — the future of battery technology.
UNC Charlotte and the CLEANcarolinas team lead community conversations on offshore wind energy
CLEANcarolinas, a National Science Foundation Developmental Innovation Engine awarded to UNC Charlotte’s EPIC and partners, together with the NC Department of Commerce and the NC Towers Task Force, co-hosted a series of outreach and planning events recently in Charlotte focused on offshore wind in the Carolinas.
Online Master’s in Engineering Management continues to rank in top 100 in nation
The W.S. Lee College of Engineering’s Online M.S. in Engineering Management program was ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report today.
UNC Charlotte Joins NSF I-Corps Hub Mid-Atlantic Region
UNC Charlotte is now part of the National Science Foundation I-Corps Hub Mid-Atlantic Region, a network of 11 universities that helps researchers translate inventions to the marketplace.
Engine in the Middle
The ability to cope with hardship and overcome adversity is in the DNA of a strong teammate–whether on the field or in the lab. Example: Construction Management sophomore and 49ers men’s soccer player Samy Kolby.
UNC Charlotte commemorates NASCAR driver, engineer and inspiration Alan D. Kulwicki
UNC Charlotte celebrated national championship NASCAR driver Alan Kulwicki on December 14, what would have been his 69th birthday. The William States Lee College of Engineering motorsports students hosted “Underbird Rising – Alan D. Kulwicki Legacy Lunch” to commemorate the impact made on Niner Nation.
Meet Niner Engineer Summer Prentice
Hear directly from Civil Engineering student Summer Prentice about one of her favorite campus activities, ASCE.