In the Media

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver and Niner Engineer Layne Riggs secured his first win at the Milwaukee Mile on August 25 and will earn his engineering degree in December 2024. To read the article, visit Niner Times.

Mechanical engineering student Berenice Chavez, vice-chair of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), speaks to the Niner Times about her initiative to influence students into a brighter mindset through the organization. To read the article, visit Niner Times.

To read the article, visit The New York Times.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Layne Riggs voiced appreciation for his UNC Charlotte professors with The Sports Rush.

To read the article, visit Queen City News.

Niner Engineer Sydney Prince ’22, the newly promoted lead engineer on the NASCAR Cup Series No. 84, driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, is a nominee for the 2024 Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) SHEro Award. To read the article, visit Speedway Digest.

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.

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.

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.

Dalton Espaillat ’07 BSCE was named to this year’s Top 100 Innovators by Charlotte Business Journal.