Current News and College Highlights

**Just a few of the fun and innovative projects our students can work own at the NEW Super Fab Lab created by Dr. Fagan!**

Fun Fact: UNC Charlotte is the first public university in the U.S. to establish a Super Fab Lab, a designation by the non-profit Fab Foundation. Employers interested in learning more or how to engage with the Super Fab Lab, reach out to the Director, Dr. Terence Fagan.

Congrats, the checked flag goes to BSME alum: Layne Riggs Stuns With Bristol Playoff Race Win After First-Lap Spin
Breaking the ice: A rare dive into the Arctic’s secrets by our very own Roger Tipton!
Spring 25′ SENIOR DESIGN EXPO was amazing. Thanks to all our sponsors and mentors! Spring 2026 projects are now being accepted. Contact Jim Hartman for details and to learn more!

International Festival: Don’t miss the 2025 International Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, in and around the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.
Niner Nation Week 2025: This year’s Niner Nation Week is Oct. 12-19.
Welcome to our newest Dean’s Professor and Chair, Dr. Ying Sun who will be leading our very large Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Department!
Grandma’s support paves the way for Bosch internship
We continue to grow and welcome many new faces in our college. Visit our website to read about them!

Always like to highlight how awesome our alumni are!

From Campus to Commerce: Learn about Jennifer Pagán ’99, ’00 M.S., ’07 Ph.D., who, while a postdoctoral researcher at UNC Charlotte, invented a water disinfection technology now being used around the world.
A grad school romance led to a med-tech breakthrough that may save the lives of millions of patients suffering from mitral regurgitation
Engineering graduate Jordan Landis ’24 spearheads researching the use of microplastic-eating algae to improve Charlotte’s wastewater treatment — and America’s overall water quality
Congrats to College of Engineering, BSME Dec. 2024 Graduate: Layne Riggs Speeds Toward the Finish Line and continues to shine!
Always love hearing about the success of our graduates!

UNC Charlotte is ranked No. 1 in North Carolina and tied for No. 3 in the nation for online bachelor’s degrees according to U.S. News & World Report rankings . The ranking reflects the quality of UNC Charlotte’s 10 fully online bachelor’s degree completion programs.