Faculty/Staff

Paloma Fernández Sánchez is a passionate educator and advocate for Latinx and Hispanic students. Originally from Spain, Fernández Sánchez’s journey has taken her across the world from studying filología inglesa in her home country to completing a Ph.D. in Spanish at Indiana University Bloomington. With over 12 years of experience, she is dedicated to teaching […]

Regena Brown ’99, director of retention and graduation, first joined Niner Nation as an undergraduate student. After earning a master’s degree in higher education administration, she returned to the University. During the last 15 years, Brown has worked in multiple student affairs and academic affairs offices and is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership. […]

Charlotte’s faculty and staff are promoting a culture of sustainability on campus through the Sustainability Ambassadors program. Forty employees participated in the program’s inaugural cohort in 2023-24, and were recognized recently for their efforts at a campus celebration.   The Sustainability Ambassador Program is a professional development initiative for employees, adminstered through the Office of […]

UNC Charlotte’s Division of Research has signed a memorandum of agreement with Oak Grove Technologies LLC to formalize their collaboration in pursuing federal government and commercial contract opportunities. The partnership aims to harness both organizations’ strengths to pursue and secure opportunities, particularly with the Department of Defense and other United States government entities.  “Founded nearly […]

Commencement is one of UNC Charlotte’s most cherished traditions; it marks a major milestone for graduates, their family members and the faculty and staff who have supported them throughout their academic journey. The Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will take place in Halton Arena Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14. Friday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.Undergraduate […]

Dynamic Listening Skills, part of the virtual 2024 Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees, is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9. Effective communication is the secret ingredient to an organization’s bottom-line demands. Dynamic Listening Skills is designed to help participants to become familiar with the processes that enhances listening strategies and encourages productive […]

Faculty and staff have the opportunity to support the Workplace Community Giving Campaign, benefitting the Arts and Science Council and the State Employees Combined Campaign, Oct. 7-18. Join campaign co-chairs Dean José Gámez, College of Arts + Architecture, and Chris Smith, associate vice chancellor for student affairs, to support more than 785 participating charities in […]

Lisa Bovard, Office of Disability Services, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Oct. 18. To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures. […]

Matt Messina ’12, associate athletics director for broadcast video and technology for the Charlotte 49ers, died Oct. 1. “We are devastated by the loss of Matt Messina,” said Mike Hill, director of athletics. “He loved being a Niner and was a selfless, dedicated, hard-working man who served others with grace and kindness. He was a […]

Shovon Wilson, parking and transportation services, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Oct. 15. To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures. […]