Commencement Special Edition
Commencement is here! More than 3,700 students will graduate during the three ceremonies in Halton Arena on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16. Learn more about our graduates and their professors in this special commencement issue.
Countdown to Commencement Continues
Richard Stern is thriving as a senior data scientist.
Luther “Cole” Kissam V is pushing himself to go after opportunities.
Cassidy James is pursuing opportunity with the Teacher Quality Partnership.
Michelyn Odei Is protecting cyberspace while lifting up others.
Sofia Verdi is making an impact from batteries to career choices.
Valentina Varela is designing a future ‘Más Buena.’
Denise Wynn is fulfilling a decades-long dream.
Anna Linton is open to all possibilities.
After A Half Century, Robert Reimer Bids ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ To Charlotte
Commencement can signify a beginning for faculty members much like it does for graduating students. This fall, it does so for Robert Reimer, who will retire and start a new life chapter after 53 years at UNC Charlotte as a professor of German and film studies.
READ MORE ABOUT PROFESSOR REIMER
Meet the Fall University Marshals
University marshal is an honor UNC Charlotte bestows on distinguished faculty members. Congratulations to this year’s University Marshals, Deborah Beete, M. Lyn Exum and Linda Shanock.
Fall Bell Ringers Highlight Value of UNC Charlotte Experience
The bell ringer performs the long-standing tradition of ringing the Charlotte “victory bell,” gifted to Ms. Bonnie Cone in 1961. Students chosen as bell ringers have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit within organizations, volunteerism or service to others.
Commencement Reminders
- Enter the graduation cap decorating contest! Submissions are open through Saturday, Dec. 16. Please review the regalia decoration policy on the commencement website.
- Commencement Ceremonies
- Livestream Information
- Parking Information
- Reminders about Halton Arena
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