In the Media
Niner Gene Wachtel to serve as crew chief for NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson
Niner Engineering alumnus Gene Wachtel ’04 is the new crew chief for Legacy Motor Club’s No. 84 car driven by Jimmie Johnson. In addition to his crew chief duties, Wachtel will continue serving as the Performance Director for Legacy Motor Club. To read the article, visit Sports Illustrated.
Engineering college attracting energy companies to Charlotte
Another energy company has connected their Charlotte location with proximity to William States Lee College of Engineering and its power research resources. To read the article, visit AOL.com.
Alumna inspires younger Black, female engineers
UNC Pembroke spotlighted Chioma Nwakalor ’20 for serving as a mentor and tutor to young Black girls in high schools near Charlotte. To read the article, visit UNC Pembroke.
Niner Engineer named to Top 100
Dalton Espaillat ’07 BSCE was named to this year’s Top 100 Innovators by Charlotte Business Journal.
Expanding Industry Partnership
Charlotte leaders, students and Eli Lilly and Company representatives celebrated the newly renovated William States Lee College of Engineering Industrial Solutions Lab, located in Cameron Hall. The grand opening also marked the beginning of a new partnership with Lilly. To view the article, visit the Independent-Tribune.
Project to re-energize historic trolleys approaches final phase
The final phase of Belmont’s trolley project is projected to begin construction in April 2025. The project is a partnership with city of Belmont, Belmont Trolley Inc., the N.C. Department of Transportation and UNC Charlotte’s Williams States Lee College of Engineering. To read the article, visit Queen City News.
Niner Engineer Richard Boswell wins first NASCAR Cup race
Richard Boswell (BSME, 2006), as crew chief for the No. 14 Stewart-Haas team, won his first race at the Cup level at the Southern 500. To read the article, visit Sportsnaut.
Niner Engineer Billy Scott NASCAR Cup Series regular season champion
As crew chief for the No. 45 23XI team, Billy Scott became the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Champions. To read the article, visit NASCAR.
Niner Cliff Daniels runner-up in NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship
As crew chief for the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team, Cliff Daniels became runner-up in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship. To read the article, visit Sports Rush.
Mechanical engineering student wins NASCAR race
Niner Engineer Layne Riggs won his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Milwaukee Mile. To read the article, visit NASCAR.