Chancellor's Messages

Dear Niner Nation, The latest report of a tragic shooting on a college campus, this time at UNC Chapel Hill, has left us stunned and disheartened. The fear, anger and profound sorrow that our friends and colleagues are bearing due to this unfathomable act of violence strike a chord of deep resonance within our community. […]

Dear Colleagues, Happy first day of classes, Niner Nation! The fall always brings renewed excitement and fresh ideas, and this year is no exception. This fall, we are welcoming our largest-ever class of first time college students (FTIC), an increase of about 7% over last year. We also are welcoming a record class of new […]

Dear Students, Happy first day of classes, Niner Nation! The fall always brings renewed excitement and fresh ideas, and this year is no exception. Whether you’re on campus for the first time or reconnecting with friends after a nice summer break, you have one thing in common: You belong here at Charlotte. I wish you […]

Dear Niner Nation, As the spring semester draws to a close, I would like to express my thanks to all students, faculty and staff for their efforts to bring us to a successful finish. The Niner Nation community has pulled together to accomplish some amazing things during this academic year, and I am extremely appreciative […]

Dear Niner Nation, I am pleased to share the exciting news that UNC Charlotte has received one of the largest gifts in our history, up to $23 million from the North Carolina-based Mebane Foundation. You can read more about the gift and its impact in this news article. Over the next five years, the transformative […]

Dear Niner Nation, It was inspiring to see so many of you on Friday as Niner Nation came together – many for the first time since the pandemic – to remember a day that brought both inconceivable tragedy and incredible perseverance. In a sea of green, we saw the resilience of Niner Nation and how […]

Dear Niner Nation, On Friday, January 27, Memphis police released footage of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. The actions of the police officers seen in this video are horrifying and traumatizing, particularly with the knowledge that they cost Mr. Nichols his life. The brutality of the actions captured by the video has evoked strong […]

Dear Niner Nation, On Monday, we will recognize the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On what would have been his 94th birthday, I hope you will pause to reflect on his dream for a better, more equitable world. In a memorable 1968 sermon, Dr. King said, “Everybody can be great, because everybody […]

Dear Niner Nation, Happy New Year! I hope you had a relaxing break and are looking forward to the semester – and year – ahead. We certainly have lots of reasons to be excited as a campus community for 2023, including: Most of all, I hope you are excited to accomplish your own goals – […]

Dear Niner Nation, As we approach the close of the semester and I reflect on the past year, I am proud of all that we have accomplished together and incredibly grateful for your hard work. We’ve had a great year! This weekend, we will celebrate the 3,600 students who have earned their degrees in the […]