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Building on decades of empowering career-focused learners, UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies continues to expand opportunities for professional growth in the tech sector. Our newest initiative serves the Charlotte region’s flourishing tech community through a strategic partnership with Flatiron School, bringing a comprehensive suite of accelerated technology programs to our educational portfolio. These innovative […]

Charlotte, NC (March 10, 2025) — UNC Charlotte’s School of Professional Studies and University Career Center announces a strategic partnership with Riipen, the leading work-based learning platform for connecting students with professional experiences. This collaboration, supported by CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) and funded by the Truist Foundation, aims to expand access to […]

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recently hosted the Second Annual Charlotte Symposium on Online Learning, focused on “Championing Success.” Faculty and staff leaders from across the University representing online programs, academic advising, enrollment management, undergraduate and graduate education came together to share ideas and best practices for student and program success as the […]

UNC Charlotte has achieved a top spot in online education, ranking first in North Carolina and tying for No. 3 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees list, released on Jan. 21. This represents a significant improvement, rising four places from 2024, and firmly establishes Charlotte as the leading institution in […]

Happy New Year! 🎉 Cheers to a year of remarkable achievements and endless possibilities ahead! 🎉 2024 was truly a year to remember, and as we step into the new year, we are brimming with optimism and excitement for what’s to come. No matter your goals, dreams, or aspirations, UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies […]

Forward-thinking companies are increasingly recognizing the strategic value of investing in their employees’ education. Amazon’s Career Choice at UNC Charlotte program stands out as a prime example of an organization’s commitment to investment in employees who are also college students. Launched at Charlotte in 2022, the program offers eligible full-time and part-time hourly employees pre-paid […]

UNC Charlotte’s School of Professional Studies is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Jones as the new Director of Strategic Workforce Engagement, effective August 6. This strategic appointment underscores UNC Charlotte’s commitment to fostering stronger connections between its educational programs and the evolving needs of the region’s workforce. In an era where the impact […]

UNC Charlotte and Stanly Community College have joined forces to pioneer the inaugural OnRamp to Charlotte Online agreement, a groundbreaking partnership tailored to support working adult students seeking a flexible online pathway from associate degree to bachelor’s degree. This collaboration builds upon the foundation of the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, facilitating seamless information exchange […]

UNC Charlotte’s online graduate programs received national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Master’s Degrees rankings, released Wednesday, Feb. 7. Four master’s disciplines received U.S. News rankings, including top 50 recognition for education, special education and nursing and top 100 for engineering.