Man shot in front of UNC Charlotte Center City Campus
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has confirmed to the Niner Times that one individual was shot in an apparent drive-by shooting in front of the UNC Charlotte Center City building on January...
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Global gag rule protests at UNC Charlotte - The Charlotte Community Fights...
On January 23, 2017, the Trump Administration reinstated the Mexico City Policy, otherwise known as the “Global Gag Rule.” This policy denies US funding to any non-governmental foreign organizations...
View ArticleUNC Charlotte is more international than you think
According to the Association of International Educators (NAFSA), the United States of America has more than one million international students that in the 2017-2018 academic year contributed more than...
View ArticleNiner nation takes on Gold Rush 5K
On Feb. 2, UNC Charlotte University Recreation hosted the 17th annual Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk. Almost 400 students, faculty and people in the Charlotte community gathered and participated in this event....
View ArticleTenth Annual Blood Drive - UNC Charlotte’s 49ers4Life paired with the...
During a month when blood donations are especially scarce, the 2019 49ers4Life blood drive took place Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 in the Student Activity Center. Multiple UNC Charlotte student organizations...
View ArticleUNC Charlotte wins campus tree award
On Tuesday, Jan. 29, UNC Charlotte was presented with the Tree Campus USA Award for the fifth year in a row. The Arbor Day Foundation presents this award each year to universities across the United...
View ArticleFree speech on college campuses - Vice Chancellor and Student Body President...
In 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bipartisan bill aiming to protect free speech on public college campuses. House Bill 527 highlights the importance of public colleges and...
View ArticleLove is in the air at UNC Charlotte - Alumni share how they met their...
For the month of February, UNC Charlotte is promoting the hashtag #iLOVEUNCC to encourage alumni to share their fondest memories of their time here as well as how they might have met their significant...
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Students voice concerns over safety
A report published by the City of Charlotte shows that the intersections around UNC Charlotte are statistically some of the most hazardous in the city. Now, UNC Charlotte students and local residents...
View ArticleUNC Charlotte professor hopes to start her own podcast - Special Education...
Donna Sacco is one of three UNC Charlotte professors taking part in the Queen City PodQuest competition sponsored by National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate WFAE. According to WFAE, five podcasts will...
View ArticleUNC Charlotte student arrested for selling drugs out of his dorm room via...
UNC Charlotte student Bennett Trace Phillips was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 14 for selling drugs out of his dorm room using Snapchat. Phillips was arrested by UNC Charlotte Police and taken into...
View ArticleAnd the award goes to… - The most victorious team on campus is Model United...
Suits, ties, high heels and diplomacy. That is the profile of the most award-winning team on campus. The Model United Nations (MUN) team and club hold more accolades than all Forty Niners sports teams...
View ArticleUNC Charlotte to offer nation’s first online masters program in education -...
In association with the Cato College of Education, UNC Charlotte is creating a completely-online masters program. The Master of Education in Urban Education program is set to equip educators with the...
View ArticleSix Charlotte soccer players arrested for alcohol possession
On March 3, 2019, six UNC Charlotte students were arrested for their first attempt of underage possession of alcohol while on a spring break trip to Okaloosa County, Florida. Four members of the group,...
View ArticleStudying the art of sleep - UNC Charlotte collaborates with UNC Chapel Hill...
Sleep medicine has been gaining popularity, making an entrance into universities in the North Carolina area. UNC Charlotte and UNC Chapel Hill have teamed up to develop a sleep science degree to give...
View ArticleThe three-letter controversy: Drop the ‘UNC’ - The movement to change UNC...
Recent debate at UNC Charlotte has largely centered on the issue of names. From the controversial “Jerry Richardson” stadium to the University’s very own name, students are expressing their discontent....
View ArticleHouse Bill 241: UNC System seeks $200 Million for system-wide improvements
In the state’s capitol, lawmakers have introduced House Bill 241 to bring additional funding to the UNC System, as well as to public schools across the state and even some community colleges. The UNC...
View ArticleTEDx comes to UNC Charlotte - Twelve people are set to speak about topics...
On Friday, March 22, UNC Charlotte will host its first ever TEDx event. TEDx, which stands for technology, entertainment, and design, is a program comprised of self-organized events that bring people...
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Let’s talk about sex - The student organization Sex Week holds its February...
In the US, only 24 states require their public schools and universities to provide sex education to students. In North Carolina, according to the NC Youth Connected program, schools are required to...
View Article901 Place shooting - Man shot and killed during incident in UNC Charlotte...
On March 18, Jamontae Morris was injured and later pronounced dead from a fatal shooting at an apartment complex near the UNC Charlotte. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said the shooting was the result of...
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