This December, UNC Charlotte will confer more than 3,100 degrees and certificates during three Fall Commencement ceremonies in Dale F. Halton Arena. Our graduates span 22 countries, 31 states and 72 North Carolina counties — each with a unique story of perseverance and purpose.
Congratulations to the class of 2025!
Here are just a few of their stories:

Lindsay Blalock
B.A. Elementary Education
From day one, Lindsay Blalock has been a natural in the classroom.

Erica Flores
B.S. Biological Sciences
Hands-on experience empowers Erica Flores to make an impact in community-based healthcare.

Rory Sheriff
B.A. Theatre
Combat veteran and corrections officer, Rory Sheriff, realizes theater dreams.

Nick Dietterich
B.S.C.M. Construction Management
Nick Dietterich graduates real-world ready.

Joy Kamel
B.S. Accounting & B.S. Business Administration
The youngest graduate, 19-year-old Joy Kamel, earns two degrees with four majors.

Nataysha Addison
B.S. Nursing
Registered nurse Nataysha Addison reaches her bachelor’s degree goal.

Madison Black
B.S. Psychology
Madison Black built community everywhere she went at Charlotte.

Rishi Misra
M.S. Bioinformatics
Rishi Misra leaves Charlotte with a master's degree and confidence to change the world.