In the Media
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.
Niner Aaron Kramer to serve as crew chief for NASCAR driver Cole Custer
Niner Engineering alumnus Aaron Kramer ’16 will join Haas Factory Team as the crew chief for Cole Custer and the No. 41 NASCAR Cup Series team in 2025. To read the article, visit Racing America. This news is also covered by Speedway Media and MSN.
UNC Charlotte researching algae to remove microplastics from water
Algae Planet is spotlighting Niner Engineer Jordan Landis ’24 for studying the presence of microplastics in city wastewater through a partnership with Charlotte Water. To learn more about the research, visit Algae Planet.
Niner Travis Peterson hired as NASCAR Cup Series Crew Chief with Spire
Niner Engineering alumnus Travis Peterson ’12 has joined Spire Motorsports as the new crew chief for the No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Michael McDowell. To read the article, visit Racing America.
College ranking amplified across North Carolina
UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering is again among the nation’s top graduate engineering programs, according to U.S. News & World Report‘s latest rankings. To read the article, visit the Lincoln Herald.