Alumni News

Men’s basketball to honor former coach Bobby Lutz

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Saturday, Feb. 8, will be Bobby Lutz Day as the Charlotte 49ers honor the former coach during Alumni Reunion Weekend.

Alumna Hannah Javidi recognized by Forbes

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Hannah Javidi ’18 is on the 2025 Forbes 30 under 30 list for notable achievements in health care in North America. The magazine recognized her for the creation of a digital program to teach teens about sexual consent and skills.

Congratulations, 2024 fall graduates

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More than 3,600 students were recognized with undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and certificates during UNC Charlotte’s 2024 Fall Commencement ceremonies held in Dale F. Halton Arena Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14.

New study reveals timing matters for COVID-19 boosters

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Timing COVID-19 booster shots correctly could greatly enhance their effectiveness, according to a new study conducted by researchers from UNC Charlotte and the Yale School of Public Health.

2024 10 Under Ten Award recipients announced

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The UNC Charlotte GOLD Alumni Network has announced the recipients of the 2024 10 Under Ten Awards. The following alumni will be recognized for advancing their fields and communities at the seventh annual awards ceremony in February 2025.

State shows fourth year of economic growth, sees impact from Hurricane Helene

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2024 marks the fourth year of economic growth in North Carolina since the COVID-19 pandemic recession of 2020, even as Hurricane Helene’s destruction in the western part of the state dampened the state’s overall economy in the fourth quarter.

Tim Albin named head football coach of Charlotte 49ers

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A two-time Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year and newly minted MAC champion, Tim Albin from Ohio University was named Charlotte’s fourth full-time head football coach, Sunday, Dec. 8.

Fall Commencement to celebrate 3,600 Graduates 

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During four ceremonies, more than 3,600 students will be recognized with degrees and graduate certificates. Graduates represent 25 countries, 28 states and 86 North Carolina counties.

The Price is Right for Madison Riley 

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Have you ever watched a game show from the comfort of home and thought, “Hey, I could do that”?

Charlotte rises in national research rankings 

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UNC Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing research universities in the nation, climbing 46 spots year-over-year, according to the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development Survey rankings, which were released Nov. 25.