Innovative Research and Hands-On Learning
This past year brought great strides in our progress toward becoming a top-tier research institution, including $53 million in new research awards. The discoveries and breakthroughs of our faculty and graduate students are improving the lives of North Carolinians and people around the globe. That is why our faculty continue to be honored as innovative leaders in their fields.
Impacting Communities Locally and across the Globe
- Stanford University recognized 41 researchers affiliated with UNC Charlotte in the top 2% of the world’s most cited researchers
- Cato College of Education receives the largest federal grant in University history
- EPIC is one of ten selected nationwide for U.S. Department of Energy Award
- Study finds success in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s efforts to end homelessness
- Several faculty researchers awarded Early Career Awards from the National Science Foundation