Alumni Behind Crown Town Compost Dig Deeper, Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists, New Associate Dean and more

June 16, 2025

Categories: Niner Insider

Alumni-founded Crown Town Compost Goes Full Circle

For the past decade, Kris Steele ’08, ’12 MPA and Eric Theys ’13 have helped build a cleaner, greener Charlotte with Crown Town Compost. Now, they’re taking their composting business to the next level with Crown Town Farm. Read their story.

what you need to know: faculty and staff

Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest: Learn about the new associate dean for special collections and university archives for the J. Murrey Atkins Library, Katie Howell, and other important announcements in this week’s news digest.
Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists: Recognize and congratulate your students who made the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for spring 2025! View the full lists here.
EHRA-Non-Faculty Supervisors: Supervisors should release the supervisor appraisal to their employees by Sunday, June 22, for the 2024-25 performance cycle. Log into NinerTalent STAKES to ensure you’ve completed this task. Email the performance management team with any questions.
Record Athlete Academics: UNC Charlotte Athletics recorded a combined 3.22 GPA for the spring semester — the highest single semester mark in program history.

what you need to know: students

Chancellor’s and Dean’s List: Congratulations to the spring 2025 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists recipients for all their hard work! Check out the lists here.
New Associate Dean: Katie Howell has been appointed associate dean for special collections and university archives for the J. Murrey Atkins Library, effective today, Monday, June 16.
Summer Commencement Bell Ringer: The commencement bell ringer is an honorable tradition that recognizes a student who has demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. Applications for the new summer bell ringer are open, and will close at 11:45 p.m., Sunday, June 29.
Welcome New Coaches: C.C. McMahan is taking over as head coach of women’s golf following a season that included a second-placed finish at the AAC Championships. Lacrosse assistant coach Sarah Stagaard will serve as interim head coach following the departure of Clare Short.
Login Change for University Apps: Beginning Friday, June 20, logging into VACert and PATH will require your full NinerNET email address. Learn more about this change and view the full migration schedule.
AI Helpful Tips: UNC Charlotte is committed to leveraging AI to enhance our academic and administrative work. To ensure ethical and responsible use, review these helpful checklists for both students and staff.
Record Athlete Academics: UNC Charlotte Athletics recorded a combined 3.22 GPA for the spring semester — the highest single semester mark in program history.
CATS During Juneteenth: The CATS Call Center, Pass Sales and Information Office at the Charlotte Transportation Center will be closed on Thursday, June 19, and will resume normal hours on Friday, June 20. Bus, rail and paratransit services will operate normally.

event spotlight

CHILL at IPH, Independent Picture House’s latest collaboration with the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, is underway. Looking for intellectual stimulation or just a place to cool off during some of the hottest days of the year? Learn more about the weekly workshops through Thursday, Aug. 14.

additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff

Welcome New Coaches: C.C. McMahan is taking over as head coach of women’s golf following a season that included a second-placed finish at the AAC Championships. Lacrosse assistant coach Sarah Stagaard will serve as interim head coach following the departure of Clare Short.
Canvas AI Tool: Google Gemini LTI is available in Canvas, inviting faculty and students to explore and discover the power of AI-enhanced teaching and learning.
P-card Training: Attend the Concur for Purchasing Card (nontravel) virtual training at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 19, by registering on the learning and development portal.
CATS During Juneteenth: The CATS Call Center, Pass Sales and Information Office at the Charlotte Transportation Center will be closed on Thursday, June 19, and will resume normal hours on Friday, June 20. Bus, rail and paratransit services will operate normally.
Login Change for University Apps: Beginning Friday, June 20, logging into VACert and PATH will require your full NinerNET email address. Learn more about this change and view the full migration schedule.
QPR Training: Question, Persuade, Refer is a suicide prevention training that teaches individuals how to recognize the warning signs. The next virtual training for faculty and staff will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 25.
AI Helpful Tips: UNC Charlotte is committed to leveraging AI to enhance its academic and administrative work. To ensure ethical and responsible use, review these helpful checklists for both students and staff.

only at charlotte

Bike Charlotte bicycle-friendly business of the year

UNC Charlotte received the Bike-Friendly Business of the Year award at the city of Charlotte’s 2025 Bike Charlotte Awards held last month, in recognition of the University’s outstanding commitment to supporting bicycling on campus.

around campus

Venture Outdoor Leadership "The Wall" Team Challenge

Student leaders and employees from Venture Outdoor Leadership tried out “The Wall” at their team challenge course on campus.

What are your teams up to this summer? Send photos to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

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