⛏️ NINER NATION WEEK: Get ready to see a lot more green as Charlotte comes together to celebrate our hometown university. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT: UNC Charlotte has called the city home for 80 years, with more than 112,000 of its 193,000 alumni living, working and innovating here in the Charlotte region. HERE’S THE DEAL: Niner Nation Week: Homecoming 2026 takes over town Sept. 27-Oct. 4 with events, local partnerships, gatherings and plenty of 49er pride. THE TAKEAWAY: Niner or not, there’s a lot of fun, energy and local pride to look forward to. 👉 Follow along with all the #NinerNationWeek happenings at unccharlotte.