{"id":6463,"date":"2025-08-19T13:27:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/?p=6463"},"modified":"2025-08-19T20:09:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T00:09:29","slug":"chancellor-welcome-message-to-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/2025\/08\/19\/chancellor-welcome-message-to-students\/","title":{"rendered":"CHANCELLOR GABER&#8217;S 2025-26 WELCOME MESSAGE TO STUDENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Niner Nation,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fall, we\u2019re making history <em>again<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcoming more than 4,900 first-year students &#8211; our largest incoming class ever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This year\u2019s incoming class represents 95 NC counties, 39 states, and 20 countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plus, more than 3,000 new transfer students &#8211; the most since 2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether this is your first or final year at UNC Charlotte, I\u2019m glad you are here! I encourage you to make it meaningful. Talk to your professors. Ask for help if you need it. Take a risk. Try something new. Our University is filled with people who want to see you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And speaking of success, <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.charlotte.edu\/2025\/08\/14\/a-clear-path-from-classroom-to-career-the-difference-charlotte-makes\/\">Niners don\u2019t just learn in the classroom<\/a>. We put our skills to work. From internships across the city to the <a href=\"https:\/\/career.charlotte.edu\/gig-training-program\">Gig Training Program<\/a>, you\u2019ve got flexible opportunities to gain experience, grow your network and set yourself up for what\u2019s next. Make sure to schedule an appointment with the <a href=\"https:\/\/career.charlotte.edu\/\">Career Center<\/a> to learn more about the many options available to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll often hear us say in the coming year, \u201cthe Difference is Charlotte,\u201d and it\u2019s true. This place is unlike anywhere else. Our connection to a major international city gives you access to jobs and internships, networking, culture, sports, entertainment,and more. And with a Light Rail station on campus, it\u2019s all just minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of all that awaits you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As your chancellor, it\u2019s my privilege to walk this journey with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s to an amazing year. Go Niners!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfbJl6BD-JZ3uGjFBfjEwAy3sSioL38wXQ-GcftpcIDhVuQgX3-5mfy6SqGrF6hS60KfxKY1emGXmL5Y73kNFaXyiwtJqvblcOUOLTjM3FT9380S9qOAAClGh2QSnnGt29gCKrteA?key=AvAcPreUuuM4_OzmxpJmxw\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:144px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharon L. Gaber<br>Chancellor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Niner Nation, Happy Fall \u201825 semester! 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