This May, UNC Charlotte will confer more than 5,780 degrees and certificates during five spring commencement ceremonies in Dale F. Halton Arena. Our graduates represent 32 countries, 40 states and 88 North Carolina counties — each with a unique journey to the commencement stage.
Congratulations to the class of 2026!
Here are just a few of their stories:
Jessica Prichard
B.S. Business Administration
Jessica Prichard reaches the finish line after 14 years thanks to Charlotte’s online BSBA program.
Arielle Brown
B.A. Biology
Arielle Brown knew she wanted to teach at age 13. Becoming a Niner and a Levine Scholar expanded her teaching lens to a global scale.
Keegan Martin
B.A. Dance, B.S. Psychology
Degrees in dance and psychology point Keegan Martin toward a career in sports psychology, but first she'll join Team USA at the Dance World Cup.
Ethan Nguyen
B.S. Mathematics, B.S. Computer Science
Ethan Nguyen leaves Niner Nation with dual degrees and the confidence to lead.
Aaron Kempster
B.A. Social Work
Overcoming challenges before reaching Charlotte, Aaron Kempster plans to help others as he’s been helped.
Kennedy Frink
B.A. Communications Studies
From soccer camp to commencement, Kennedy Frink’s Charlotte journey has been defined by belonging, scholarship and public service.
Vera Ntasin
B.S. Mathematics
A gut feeling brought Vera Ntasin to Charlotte. Two internships and an externship later, she graduates with a mathematics degree and starts early on a master’s in data science.
Gisel Carrillo Ramirez
B.S.C.M. Construction Management
Driven by relentless grit, Gisel Carrillo Ramirez is forging a strong character and a powerhouse career in construction, securing eight job offers before graduation.