Current News and College Highlights
Exciting news for the 49er Community as Honeywell shared their deeper commitment to our students by offering scholarship, innovation technology hub and so much more! Thank you to all those who worked to make this happen.
Did you know, 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. The future Super Fab Lab space will be housed in the NEW Honeywell Technology Center Building (Burson). Employers interested in learning more or how to engage with the Super Fab Lab, reach out to the Director, Dr. Terence Fagan.
- New Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering alongside our well-established Construction Management curriculum makes UNC Charlotte one of the most distinctive academic combinations in the country, bridging design, construction, and management to shape tomorrow’s industry leaders. The Difference is Charlotte.
- UNC Charlotte’s Carolinas Engine for Grid Modernization advances in national NSF competition
- Three New Degrees: A Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering will launch in fall 2026 at UNC Charlotte.
- 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!
- 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.