UNC Charlotte

MUSIC, THEATER, EXPOSITIONS and MORE

Charlotte is the anchor of the University City community, and you don’t have to be enrolled as a student to experience what the campus, professors or student body have to offer. From musical performances to NCAA sports, UNC Charlotte welcomes spectators from the community to a broad variety of events.

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Events and Exhibitions

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SPORTS

With a student body of over 30,000, UNC Charlotte competes in 18 NCAA Div-1 sports throughout the academic year. From Niner football to Track and Field, there is always a story, game or celebration to keep you connected.

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RESEARCH / BUSINESS

UNC Charlotte is a true asset to the University City community. As the second largest employment center in the city, the value UNC Charlotte’s growing research prowess is a win-win-win for students, companies and the intellectuals working to solve the problems of tomorrow. Doubling research dollars over the past 5-years and a renewed focus on corporate partnerships, now is the time to consider what locating at the gown of UNC Charlotte can do for your talent pipeline and product development efforts.

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News

Welcome to the Grand Opening of the University City Regional Library!

by | February 11, 2025 | Economic Development, Education, Library | 0 Comments

📚 Welcome to the Grand Opening of the University City Regional Library! 🎉 University City Partners is thrilled to welcome Charlotte Mecklenburg Library to its newest home in the heart of University City Town Center! This milestone was made possible through a dynamic...
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Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K 2025

by | December 11, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Events, Greenways, Neighborhoods, Parks, UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

Ring in the New Year with a Focus on Health! Kick off 2025 on the right foot—literally! Join us for the Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K, an exciting annual event that blends fitness, community spirit, and a commitment to supporting local food pantries. Whether you’re a...
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UNC Charlotte’s Board of Visitors: A Bridge Between University and Community

by | October 17, 2024 | UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

By Keith Stanley As President & CEO of University City Partners and a proud member of the UNC Charlotte Board of Visitors, I am honored to share the vital role this board plays in supporting our local University City community, where UNC Charlotte is not only...
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Support the Jamil Niner Student Pantry

by | September 4, 2024 | Community Service, Events, UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

The Jamil Niner Student Pantry at UNC Charlotte provides students with regular access to food and household items and serves up to 350 shoppers a week. Most common needs, supported through partnerships like the Scouting Food Drive, which takes place on September 21...
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UNC Charlotte to Gain R1 Research Status

by | June 24, 2024 | UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

The University of North Carolina Charlotte recently announced that the institution has surpassed the threshold requirement to gain R1 research status awarded by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Charlotte is projected to gain R1 research...
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Improving Walkability: Survey Results from Earth Day Festival 2024

by | April 15, 2024 | Greenways, Transportation, UNC Charlotte | 1 Comment

University City Partners was excited to participate in UNC Charlotte’s Earth Day Festival 2024. Senior Development Manger Drew Gaertner and Intern Caleb Brewer spent several hours at the UCP booth answering questions about the organization, getting feedback from...
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Healthy Choices in University City

by | January 17, 2024 | About Town, Parks, Small Business News, UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

From choosing healthy foods to taking time to enjoy nature and connect with community, here are a few ways to make healthy choices in University City. Choose healthy food. Learn more about University City's newest prepared health food store, Project LeanNation. Help a...
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PHOTOS: Niner Nation Week 2023

by | November 15, 2023 | Events, Sports, UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

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UNC Charlotte’s International Festival Is Back

by | September 13, 2023 | Arts & Culture, Events, UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, UNC Charlotte’s International Festival returns. Started in 1975, the event was one of Charlotte’s first intended to celebrate the area’s rich multicultural community. Today the International Festival is one of the largest...
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Meet Brittany Anderson, a Teacher on a Mission 

by | August 28, 2023 | Education, Schools, UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

Brittany Anderson is on a mission to change systemic educational challenges, particularly for young Black girls. At 37, the UNC Charlotte professor and University City resident has already won a National Science Foundation grant for over $1 million and was included on...
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