Students

Maliah Graves, a senior marketing analytics major and biology minor, serves as president of the Black Student Union. She recently received the Who’s Who Among Students at UNC Charlotte recognition. Grave is also a legacy student as her grandfather, Leroy Waters, received a master’s degree in education from the University in 1981 and her sister, Adrianna Graves, received a bachelor’s degree in computer science in 2018. Learn more about her in this Q&A.Why did you choose UNC Charlotte?

Every day is a great day for some quality time with those you love. Whether you’re looking to spend time with your partner, your friends, or just yourself, here are 9 things to do on campus and in the Charlotte area that are sure to make for a great time. 

Have an indoor picnic

Worried about North Carolina weather? Look no further than an indoor picnic. Just grab a blanket, your favorite foods, and some decorations and you’ll have the cutest (and weather safe) date.

The Dean of Students Office is seeking nominations for the following awards: Bonnie Cone Leadership Award, Noble Niner Award, Chuck Lynch Award, Derrick Griffith Servant Leader Award and the Chancellor’s Citations for Leadership and Service.

These honors recognize students who have made significant contributions to UNC Charlotte during their undergraduate careers and are given annually to graduating seniors who have shown outstanding qualities of scholarship and leadership. 

Applications for bell ringers for 2023 Spring Commencement are being accepted by the Dean of Students Office. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor.

Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Applications, which require a resume and personal statement, are due by 11:45 p.m., Sunday, March 19.

Bailey “Boo” Vannoy, an outfielder/catcher for the Charlotte 49ers softball team, is ready for the season to kick off Thursday, Feb. 9, v. South Carolina. Get to know the graduate student from Leander, Texas, recently named C-USA Preseason Player of the Year for the second year in a row, in the Q&A below.

Niner Nation, there is never a better time to try new things than now. Try that style. Cut your hair. Set up a new routine. You don’t know until you’ve tried, and those bangs will grow out eventually. Here are 9 things to get you started on your year of firsts in 2023. 

1. See a 4DX Movie

University Policy 701, Emergency Management, has been revised, effective January 10, 2023. This Policy has been rewritten and retitled to accurately reflect the updated and rewritten Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Specifically, the revisions include:

 Meet Isaiah Young ’22, an environmental monitoring technician and a part of the wastewater testing team. Learn about his team’s work with COVID testing, the lessons from his job and what popular artist he jams out to in the lab. 

How long have you been at UNC Charlotte?

I completed my Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in May 2022. I have been on staff ever since, so this is currently my sixth year at UNC Charlotte, five as a student and one as an employee. 

Can you describe your role at UNC Charlotte?

Krystion Obie Nelson ’05, M.A. ’11 is the director of student-athlete development for the Charlotte 49ers. Obie Nelson, who played for the 49ers women’s basketball team from 2002-06 and served as an assistant coach from 2007-10, has been an instructor, advisor, lecturer and interim director in the University’s American Studies program since 2012.

Sasha Sembur, a sophomore in the Honors College, is studying communication studies and political science with a minor in American studies. In her time on campus, she won the best resolution award in the North Carolina Student Legislature and created a nonpartisan news organization, which achieved first place through Ventureprise. Among her achievements, she brought a new campus initiative to life through the combined efforts of the Student Government Association and the Parking and Transportation Services Office.