General News
Three Honors College students receive inaugural Dean’s Prize
Kelsey Romney, Jaden Schutt and My Vuong received the inaugural Dean’s Prize for outstanding honors capstone theses/projects at a virtual ceremony held Thursday, June 22. They were nominated by their honors program directors for exemplary research, and each received a $500 prize.
To be eligible for a Dean’s Prize, candidates must be in good standing within their honors program, have earned a minimum 3.5 overall GPA and exemplify the Honors College core value of mutual investment.
Five Cool Things (June 2023)
Charlotte FC star and former Charlotte 49er Brandt Bronico ’17 scores big, two alumni are among America’s Most Influential and more.
Senior Yuliana Ganan receives the 2022-23 Yvette M. Huet Sí Se Puede Scholarship
Yuliana Ganan, a rising senior, is the 2022-23 recipient of the Yvette M. Huet Sí Se Puede Scholarship. Awarded to a junior or senior undergraduate student who demonstrates a continued commitment to the growth, support and empowerment of Latinx communities, the scholarship is earmarked for those who share this commitment, honor the legacies of those who have come before and will chart new pathways for those to come.
UNC Charlotte earns STARS Silver Rating for sustainability achievements
UNC Charlotte has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association of Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System, is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance. Participants report achievements in five overall areas: academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration and innovation and leadership.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion welcomes new team members
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion announces the arrival of new team members, Nikki Kawalec, executive assistant, and Erika Shelton, summer graduate intern.
Inclusive Excellence Grants awarded to 13 projects for fall 2023
UNC Charlotte’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion selected 13 proposals for fall 2023 Inclusive Excellence Grants.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion publishes online religious and observances calendar
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with the Department of Religious Studies and OneIT, has developed an interactive Religious and Observances Calendar that highlights observances and celebrations for many of the world’s religions, many of which are represented among UNC Charlotte’s stud
Charlotte leads Conference USA with 117 student-athletes awarded academic medals
A total of 117 Charlotte 49ers student-athletes earned a Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal for the 2022-23 academic year, while 291 student-athletes were named to the Commissioner’s
Gámez named interim dean of the College of Arts + Architecture
Professor of Architecture and Urban Design José Gámez was named interim dean of the College of Arts + Architecture. His appointment begins July 1, following the departure of Dean Brook Muller.
Meet Joe Fiorelli
Joe Fiorelli joined the University five and a half years ago as the director of risk management and insurance. Learn about the unique aspects of his job, how his children bring joy to his life and his favorite summer activity in Charlotte: enjoying a popsicle and a beer.
How would you describe your role at UNC Charlotte?
I handle the operational side of risk management for the University, which includes areas such as insurance, youth protection, vehicle safety, drones and a few other areas.