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Dear Niner Nation, Welcome to a new semester and a new year. Winter break offered a welcome pause across campus, but it\u2019s always great to welcome our students, faculty and staff back \u201chome.\u201d UNC Charlotte enters 2026 with remarkable momentum. We anticipate setting another spring enrollment record, continuing the expansion of our research enterprise and […]<\/p>\n

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\n \n End-of-Year Message to Students <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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Posted on December 11, 2025<\/div>\n
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Dear Niner Nation,  As the semester winds down and winter break is in sight, I wanted to check in with you. Whether you\u2019ve wrapped up your finals and are already home, or you\u2019re pushing through that last exam, I hope you\u2019re feeling proud of everything you\u2019ve accomplished this semester.  This weekend, we have the special […]<\/p>\n

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\n \n An End-of-Year Message to Faculty and Staff <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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Posted on December 11, 2025<\/div>\n
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Dear Colleagues, As we mark the end of another semester – and another year – I want to express my deep appreciation for all that you\u2019ve done to contribute to our tremendous success. The goals and milestones we have reached this year wouldn\u2019t have been possible without you. THANK YOU! This weekend, we will celebrate […]<\/p>\n

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Posted on November 17, 2025<\/div>\n
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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 […]<\/p>\n

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Posted on October 23, 2025<\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n

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\n \n CHANCELLOR GABER’S 2025-26 WELCOME MESSAGE TO FACULTY AND STAFF <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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Posted on August 19, 2025<\/div>\n
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Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the 2025-26 academic year! Campus is once again alive with energy, and it\u2019s awesome to see our students back. This year, we\u2019re proudly welcoming our largest class of more than 4,900 first-year students representing 95 North Carolina counties, 39 states and 20 countries. We\u2019re also excited to greet more than 3,000 […]<\/p>\n

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Posted on August 19, 2025<\/div>\n
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Dear Niner Nation, Happy Fall \u201825 semester! Campus is alive again, and it\u2019s all because of you. We\u2019re excited to have you back, with your energy and curiosity. This fall, we\u2019re making history again: Whether this is your first or final year at UNC Charlotte, I\u2019m glad you are here! I encourage you to make […]<\/p>\n

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\n \n Students: Today, We Are R1! <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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Posted on February 13, 2025<\/div>\n
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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\u2019t have access to otherwise.<\/p>\n

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\n \n University achieves R1 Status <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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Posted on February 13, 2025<\/div>\n
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I want to thank each and every one of you, because this outstanding accomplishment is a direct reflection of your hard work.<\/p>\n

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Posted on January 29, 2025<\/div>\n
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We understand that recent executive orders regarding\u00a0immigration\u00a0and federal funding have created uncertainty and raised questions about what these changes mean for UNC Charlotte. <\/p>\n

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Posted on January 13, 2025<\/div>\n
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As we begin this new year, there is so much to celebrate and look forward to at UNC Charlotte.<\/p>\n

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Posted on December 12, 2024<\/div>\n
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Dear Colleagues, As winter break approaches, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the incredible work you\u2019ve done this year. Because of you, UNC Charlotte continues to achieve milestones that strengthen our reputation and expand opportunities for our students, our University and the Charlotte region. This year, your efforts helped […]<\/p>\n

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Posted on December 9, 2024<\/div>\n
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Dear Niner Nation,  It\u2019s hard to believe winter break is almost here. Whether you have already finished up and departed for home or are waiting to take that last exam, I hope this note finds you well and feeling good about your progress this semester!  Later this week, I will have the honor of celebrating […]<\/p>\n

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Posted on November 5, 2024<\/div>\n
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Dear Niner Nation, As we celebrate Veterans Day weekend, I encourage you to take a few moments to honor the veterans and active-duty personnel who are working among us and sitting in our classrooms.  At UNC Charlotte, we have a proud history as a military-friendly school, dating back to our founding in 1946 to provide […]<\/p>\n

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Posted on October 7, 2024<\/div>\n
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Dear Niner Nation, Thank you! Your support of the Niners Care: Hurricane Relief Fund has been overwhelming. We are continuing to tally the contributions from Saturday\u2019s football game, but I\u2019m pleased to share that, because of your kindness, we fulfilled the generous $50,000 matching gift from Head Football Coach Biff Poggi and Assistant Head Football […]<\/p>\n

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