Category: University of North Carolina at Charlotte News

Charlotte Coaching Shake-Up: Biff Poggi Fired from UNC-Charlotte Charlotte, NC — The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has dismissed head football coach Biff Poggi following a difficult season that concluded with a disappointing 3-9 record in 2022 and a 3-6 standing in 2023. The announcement of Poggi’s firing came after a report on Monday evening by a senior college football writer. Who: Biff Poggi and UNC-Charlotte Biff Poggi, 64,

Charlotte Alumni Association Celebrates Connections as Homecoming Approaches Charlotte, NC – As the autumn season progresses, the Charlotte Alumni Association is gearing up for significant events aimed at fostering connections between current students and alumni. The Association, nearing its 60th anniversary, has taken the opportunity during Alumni Takeover Month to engage the community through various activities and programming. What is Happening? The Alumni Association is focused on providing students and

Charlotte, North Carolina – Universities Revise Mission Statements After DEI Mandates Repealed Last week, the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina (UNC) system approved changes to the mission statements of two universities: UNC Charlotte and UNC Wilmington. This decision comes in the wake of the Board’s repeal of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates in May, which stipulated that universities adhere to a new policy requiring “institutional

Charlotte Unveils Plans for New Stadium Tower Project Charlotte is set to transform its football experience as the athletic department has revealed updated renderings for the upcoming tower project at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Groundbreaking for this significant development is scheduled to kick off in 2025. Revolutionizing Fan Experience Director of Athletics Mike Hill expressed excitement about the initiative, stating, “This project will be the first phase of revolutionizing our fan

Charlotte Set for Exciting Outdoor Hockey Classic Charlotte, North Carolina – The UNC-Charlotte 49ers Ice Hockey Club is gearing up for an exciting rematch against the Appalachian State Mountaineers in the 2024 Outdoor Classic. This highly anticipated event is scheduled for Friday, November 22 at 7 PM at Truist Field, the home stadium of the Charlotte Knights. Last year’s thrilling overtime game left fans on the edge of their seats,

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Launches Historic Fundraising Campaign CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) has officially kicked off the largest fundraising effort in its history, named For the Love of Charlotte. The campaign aims to raise an impressive total of $500 million to support the educational growth and community engagement of its students. Campaign Goals and Objectives The main objective of the

Charlotte 49ers Part Ways with Head Coach Biff Poggi Charlotte, NC – November 18, 2024 The University of Charlotte has announced that Biff Poggi is no longer the head coach of the 49ers football team. The decision follows a disappointing season that saw the team record four losses by 30 points, leaving them with a 3-7 overall record and a 2-4 mark in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Athletic Director

Charlotte Plans Expansion of Stadium Events Charlotte’s UNC Charlotte has ambitious plans to increase its athletic and entertainment offerings by adding an annual college football bowl game and an on-campus music festival at Jerry Richardson Stadium. This initiative comes as the university gears up for a significant $60 million expansion of the stadium, which is expected to start next year. Who is involved? The university’s athletic director, Mike Hill, is

Charlotte’s Student Theater Revives After Hiatus Charlotte, NC – Charlotte’s Student Theatre at Robinson (STAR) has emerged from a year-long hiatus, reigniting the student-led theater scene at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. This organization offers a platform for students to engage in theater without the pressures often associated with professional productions. With a mission to foster creativity and collaboration, STAR encourages involvement from students of all majors. Who is

Greensboro Welcomes Jaylen Cross: A Commitment to UNC Charlotte Greensboro, NC – In a significant move for both the player and the program, Jaylen Cross, a three-star point guard from Caldwell Academy, announced his commitment to play basketball for UNC Charlotte. The 6-foot-4 senior made the announcement recently, marking a notable addition to his recruiting class as he joins the growing ranks of talented athletes committed to the 49ers. Who