Things are bubbling with excitement at Charlotte — from a Niner’s booming beverage brand to $10M in innovation and potential Hornets' Nest bragging rights, the energy’s running high.
🫧 Drink Delta: Charlotte Alum Brews Bold
Jack Sherrie ’19 traded algorithms for innovation with Drink Delta, a Charlotte-based THC beverage brand on track to hit $100M in revenue by 2026.
The details:
Started in a 1,500-square-foot warehouse with $5,000 and a DIY setup.
Now stocked in thousands of stores across multiple states, with Anheuser-Busch as an early investor.
Sherrie credits UNC Charlotte’s computer science and AI foundation for sparking his entrepreneurial mindset.
As the holiday season approaches, demand at the Jamil Niner Student Pantry surges. Don’t wait until Giving Tuesday to help stock the shelves before the holidays.
Your gift supports:
Weekly groceries, produce and essentials for hundreds of 49ers.
The Student Emergency Relief Fund, offering immediate aid for students in crisis.
Make an instant impact shopping the pantry’s wish list to have supplies sent directly.
A $10M partnership is transforming Burson Hall and Charlotte’s workforce.
UNC Charlotte and Honeywell are teaming up to create the Honeywell Innovation Hub, a 155,000-square-foot complex that will anchor applied research and STEM education.
Why it matters:
Expands access to STEM scholarships, faculty endowments and hands-on research opportunities.
Adds state-of-the-art engineering labs and AI-driven classrooms to prepare students for high-demand careers.
Strengthens Charlotte’s position as the region’s hub for innovation and talent.
UNC Charlotte’s new Ph.D. in Data Science program is shaping the next generation of researchers solving society’s most pressing challenges — from misinformation to public health.
The impact:
Assistant Professor Sijia Qian leads research on media literacy and trustworthy AI.
Doctoral student Anusha Reddy studies crash data to reduce road fatalities.
The program’s interdisciplinary model connects computing, engineering and social sciences for real-world solutions.
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