General News

Christopher R. Gonyar ’05, ’07 MPA, has been named the associate vice chancellor for safety and security at UNC Charlotte, effective Jan. 15. He has served in an interim capacity in the role since July 1, 2024. He will continue to report directly to Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Rich Amon.  “Chris has consistently proven […]

Jill Sexton has been named dean of the J. Murrey Atkins Library, effective March 15. Sexton joins UNC Charlotte from North Carolina State University Libraries, where she is the associate director for digital and organizational strategy. Sexton’s two-decade career in library services includes research service development, strategic planning, technology strategy and major facility projects. She […]

UNC Charlotte has been recognized as first in the state and among the nation’s best in online education, earning the No. 3 spot (tie) on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees rankings, released Jan. 21. This marks a climb of four spots from 2024 and solidifies Charlotte’s position as the top-ranked […]

Officers from the Department of Police and Public Safety recently gathered with colleagues, friends and family in the Harris Alumni Center to celebrate 16 promoted officers, three awardees and the year’s accomplishments. Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber remarked on the impact of the police force on the campus community and commended officers’ daily (and nightly) efforts […]

The Great Decisions lecture series, a national program of the Foreign Policy Association, gives citizens the opportunity to meet, discuss and learn about some of the issues facing the world. UNC Charlotte’s Office of International Programs coordinates the Charlotte Great Decisions Lecture Series. Each week a local expert from UNC Charlotte or a nearby institution […]

Jae Emerling is the new associate dean for research in the College of Arts + Architecture. This three-year appointment was effective with the start of the spring 2025 semester. As associate dean for research, Emerling will support the college’s research initiatives (both graduate and undergraduate) and the strategic pursuit of research and extramural funding. In consultation with […]

Franz W. Kellermanns, a faculty member in the Belk College of Business, again ranked first in the nation and fourth worldwide for family business research in an annual assessment by Texas State University. UNC Charlotte earned the No. 2 spot nationally and was ninth among universities worldwide. Texas State University released the Family Business Research Productivity […]

“Margin & Text: Amplifying Diverse Voices in Architecture” is a new book edited by David R. Ravin School of Architecture faculty Betsy West, Kelly Carlson-Reddig and Jósé Gámez. A collection of essays, interviews and personal stories, the work also includes historical and current writings and lectures contributed by persons of color and female practitioners and […]

William “Bill” Tolone has been named dean of the Graduate School at UNC Charlotte. His appointment was approved in December, and he began the role Jan. 1, 2025. Previously, Tolone was an associate dean and professor in the College of Computing and Informatics. “His leadership on multi-institutional research initiatives and in administrative roles has played […]

Michael Putman joins the Office of Academic Affairs as the associate provost for academic programs and space, starting Tuesday, July 1. Putman, chair of the Department of Reading and Elementary Education, has served as interim dean for undergraduate and graduate education. He led the development of the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching, Teacher Assistant to […]