Academic Affairs

Congratulations, 2024 fall graduates

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More than 3,600 students were recognized with undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and certificates during UNC Charlotte’s 2024 Fall Commencement ceremonies held in Dale F. Halton Arena Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14. Here are just a few of the many great moments from the four commencement ceremonies. Graduates from the School of Nursing were all smiles […]

Fall Commencement to celebrate 3,600 Graduates 

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On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, UNC Charlotte will hold Fall Commencement ceremonies for 2024 graduates in Dale F. Halton Arena.  During four ceremonies, more than 3,600 students will be recognized with degrees and graduate certificates. Graduates represent 25 countries, 28 states and 86 North Carolina counties.  Friday’s 10 a.m. ceremony is for undergraduates in […]

Working group to update strategic plan

Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber has established a Strategic Plan Update Working Group to review and revise the University’s strategic plan, “Shaping What’s Next”, to ensure the plan remains aligned with Board of Governors policies and reflects the University’s progress and priorities. “UNC Charlotte’s strategic plan is our roadmap to continued excellence and impact,” said Gaber. […]

Five Charlotte students nominated for Marshall, Rhodes scholarships 

UNC Charlotte’s Honors College has announced that a University record five students have been nominated this year for the Marshall and Rhodes scholarships.  Charlotte nominees are seniors Sonia Birla, Mia Huffman, Ellie McCutchen, Sylvia Sriniwass and Olivia Stockwell.  “Congratulations to these five outstanding Niners for their selection as Rhodes and Marshall scholarship nominees,” said Andrew […]

Liz Morrell appointed Urban Institute’s director of public policy research

Liz Morrell ’11 M.A., ’18 Ph.D. recently was named director of public policy research for the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, a unit within the Division of Academic Affairs. In this role, Morrell will lead a program of applied public policy research and analysis for the Urban Institute with a primary focus on the local and […]

Achievements of faculty, staff and students recognized as Charlotte celebrates a record year for research

UNC Charlotte’s Division of Research celebrated a record year by applauding the achievements of faculty, students and the staff whose substantial contribution supports the University’s growing research and innovation at its annual Research Reception Thursday, Oct. 31. “This day is all about you — to honor your accomplishments,” said John Daniels, vice chancellor for the […]

Christine Richardson named director of the Center Biomedical Engineering and Science

Christine Richardson, Ph.D., professor and chair of biological sciences, has been named the next director of the Center for Biomedical Engineering and Science. Her term began Nov. 1 and will run through June 30, 2028. With this new role, CBES is shifting to the Klein College of Science with the support of researchers from across campus including […]

UNC Charlotte ranks among top 30 in U.S. for career outcomes, ROI for international students

UNC Charlotte has been recognized as one of the top 30 universities in the United States for career outcomes and return on investment for international students, according to the 2024 F1 Hire Career Outcome University Ranking, released Oct. 16. The ranking, compiled using federal data sources by the international career management website F1 Hire, considers […]

New task force appointed to support the ethical and responsible use of AI in teaching and learning

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The Office of the Provost announces the launch of UNC Charlotte’s Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning Task Force. The task force, led by co-chairs Manuel Perez Quinones, professor, software information systems, and Kiran Budhrani, director of teaching and learning innovations, Center for Teaching and Learning, is composed of representatives from each college, Faculty Council […]

UNC Charlotte receives 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award

UNC Charlotte has received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.  As a recipient of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — Charlotte will […]