Academic Affairs

Five UNC Charlotte students received funding to cover their spring 2025 tuition as winners of the University Career Center’s fourth annual Niner Career Challenge. The winners of the grand prize drawing were Grace Asaad, a junior computer science major; India Clark, a senior exercise science major; Ranaroath Mey, a senior health systems management major; Abhilash […]

Faculty and staff leaders from across the University recently attended the second annual Charlotte Symposium on Online Learning, focused on “Championing Success.” Attendees represented online programs, academic advising, enrollment management, and undergraduate and graduate education. Symposium organizers noted they came together to share ideas and best practices for student and program success as the University […]

By Bryson Foster Four UNC Charlotte students from various academic colleges are nominees for the prestigious Truman Scholarship and the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program. Three of the students are part of the Honors College and the Levine Scholars Program . The Truman Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for graduate study for juniors who […]

UNC Charlotte is leading in defining the future of artificial intelligence. As the Charlotte region’s educational AI leader, the University is advancing AI research, education and ethical implementation to drive innovation with real-world impact. The launch of the Charlotte AI Institute (CLT AI Institute) formalizes UNC Charlotte’s position as a hub for cutting-edge discovery, interdisciplinary […]

The Dean of Students Office is accepting applications for 2025 Spring Commencement bell ringers. 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]