Academic Affairs

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 ’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 […]