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UNC Charlotte has made the Princeton Review’s 2026 Guide to Green Colleges, an annual publication that recognizes academic institutions that foster a culture of environmental responsibility and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. The Princeton Review editors provide institutions with a Green Rating score from 60 to 99; Charlotte received a 92, a two-point improvement over last […]

The campus community is encouraged to attend the first Campus Master Plan and Updates Forum, scheduled for noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Smith, Room 202. Owen Cooks, associate vice chancellor of facilities management, will talk about Charlotte’s 10-year campus master plan and share updates on progress towards integrating University goals into the continued development […]

October is Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability has published a list of campus and community events to celebrate. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in events such as the Transportation Fair, the Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale, Campus Beautification Day and the […]

UNC Charlotte served as the base training site for Club de Fútbol Pachuca, one of the 32 teams playing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The facilities management grounds crew worked additional hours to prepare the University’s fields to meet FIFA guidelines during the team’s stay at Charlotte, receiving compliments from the Pachuca staff. […]

Over the summer, the University will make improvements to Craver Road to enhance the safety of the campus community. To date, yield to pedestrian sticks have been placed at all of the crosswalks on the road. Additional safety improvements to Craver Road The following safety improvements are expected to be in place before the start […]

In an ongoing effort to streamline operations, reduce costs and promote sustainability, fleet management is discontinuing the use of certain motor fleet vehicles on campus, effective Monday, June 30. Motor fleet vehicles including cars, minivans and midsize SUVs, which have been used for various campus operations, will no longer be available for departmental use. This […]

Every year, UNC Charlotte celebrates Earth Month throughout April. The Office of Sustainability, along with environmentally focused organizations in the area, are sponsoring a variety of events to celebrate the planet. Check out the upcoming Earth Month events taking place at UNC Charlotte and in the greater Charlotte area. On-campus Events Student Sustainability SummitWednesday, March […]

Officers from Police and Public Safety recently gathered with colleagues, friends and family in the Harris Alumni Center to celebrate sixteen promoted officers, three awardees and the year’s accomplishments. The event began with remarks from Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. She focused on the impact of the police force on the campus community, and commended their […]

UNC Charlotte is the only university in North Carolina to have this designation. The UNC Charlotte Department of Police and Public Safety was awarded dual accreditation at the end of 2024, from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, which includes a rigorous process and renewal every four years. The department was awarded communications […]

The holiday season is a time for bustling kitchens, time spent with families and friends, lights and decorations to be hung and colder weather to approach. Here are some tips to help keep you and those around you safe on campus and at home. Campus Safety Home Safety For more great tips and information on […]