Chancellor's Messages

Dear Niner Nation,  As the semester winds down and winter break is in sight, I wanted to check in with you. Whether you’ve wrapped up your finals and are already home, or you’re pushing through that last exam, I hope you’re feeling proud of everything you’ve accomplished this semester.  This weekend, we have the special […]

Dear Colleagues, As we mark the end of another semester – and another year – I want to express my deep appreciation for all that you’ve done to contribute to our tremendous success. The goals and milestones we have reached this year wouldn’t have been possible without you. THANK YOU! This weekend, we will celebrate […]

Note: This message was updated on Nov. 20, 2025, to include a second option for contacting Police and Public Safety. Dear Niner Nation, As you may know, over the weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents conducted activity in the Charlotte area, including University City.  In response to questions from our campus community, I want […]

Over the past several months, UNC Charlotte has been actively engaged in opportunities to learn more about CPHE and the role it could play in the future of public higher education.

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the 2025-26 academic year! Campus is once again alive with energy, and it’s awesome to see our students back. This year, we’re proudly welcoming our largest class of more than 4,900 first-year students representing 95 North Carolina counties, 39 states and 20 countries. We’re also excited to greet more than 3,000 […]

Dear Niner Nation, Happy Fall ‘25 semester! Campus is alive again, and it’s all because of you. We’re excited to have you back, with your energy and curiosity. This fall, we’re making history again: Whether this is your first or final year at UNC Charlotte, I’m glad you are here! I encourage you to make […]

For our students, this prestigious new R1 designation will enhance the value of your degree, and it will open up opportunities for you to participate in exciting research projects that you likely wouldn’t have access to otherwise.

I want to thank each and every one of you, because this outstanding accomplishment is a direct reflection of your hard work.

We understand that recent executive orders regarding immigration and federal funding have created uncertainty and raised questions about what these changes mean for UNC Charlotte.

As we begin this new year, there is so much to celebrate and look forward to at UNC Charlotte.