Academic Affairs

Eight UNC Charlotte students have been nominated for four nationally competitive awards—the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the Truman Scholarship, the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship and the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program. Charlotte nominees are Willis Flores, Ethan Harris, Justin Lindsay, Jasmine Oliver, Theo Palermo, Arnav Sareen, Olivia Stockwell ’25 and Avery Taylor. “We are really thrilled […]

Colleen Hammelman, an associate professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, was selected as UNC Charlotte’s nominee for the 2025 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service. The nomination recognizes Hammelman’s years of dedicated service. Since joining the University in 2017, she has advanced community-engaged research and teaching […]

UNC Charlotte continues its statewide, regional and national leadership in integrating the use of artificial intelligence into curricular and classroom practices with the launch of the University’s AI Accelerator in Teaching and Learning. The members of the accelerator, who represent the faculty and staff participating throughout this academic year in AI-focused professional development opportunities provided […]

Longstanding UNC Charlotte administrator and faculty member Yvette Huet has been named dean of the University’s College of Health and Human Services. Huet has led the college since July 2025 as interim dean. Her appointment is effective immediately. “Yvette is a strategic academic leader whose decades of service at Charlotte reflect a deep commitment to […]

Charlotte, N.C. — UNC Charlotte continues to lead the state in online education, once again earning the distinction of No. 1 in North Carolina (and No. 4 nationally) for online bachelor’s programs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. This marks the fifth consecutive year UNC Charlotte has ranked among […]

During the University’s observance of International Education Week, Charlotte Global recognized three faculty members, a staff member and two students for their efforts to advance global learning. Aspen Hochhalter, associate professor of art and art history, received the International Excellence Award. During her tenure, she has developed and led multiple study abroad experiences including the […]

UNC Charlotte’s Office of International Programs, a cornerstone of international education since 1975, has officially rebranded as Charlotte Global in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The bold, new identity name reflects the office’s expanded commitment to prepare students to lead and thrive in an increasingly interconnected world while continuing to champion in global engagement across […]

A report by the Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning Task Force convened last fall by Provost Jennifer Troyer outlines an AI philosophy and recommendations for integrating AI into UNC Charlotte’s curriculum. By cultivating an environment that embraces AI for teaching and learning ethically and comprehensively, UNC Charlotte aims for AI to be woven into […]

Charlotte Engineering Early College, a partnership between UNC Charlotte and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top high school in the CMS district and the second-highest public high school in the Charlotte metropolitan region. The ranking places CEEC among the top-performing schools in North Carolina and the nation, […]

Tamara Johnson, director of engaged scholarship, has been appointed interim director of urbanCORE, effective immediately, and will report to Lori Thomas, executive director of the Charlotte Urban Institute and Regional Data Trust. Johnson succeeds Byron White, who left the University earlier this month. “Tamara has been with urbanCORE from its inception and has long been […]