Academic Affairs
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Intellectual property expert Laura Peter joins UNC Charlotte
Laura Peter recently was named executive director of the UNC Charlotte Office of Research Commercialization and Partnerships. Recognized by World IP Review as one of the most “Influential Women in IP,” Peter leads the office responsible for managing research innovation, disclosures, patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and other aspects of technology transfer at the university. Prior […]
Congratulations, 2024 Spring Commencement graduates
Graduates in the Class of 2024 represented 55 countries, 36 U.S. states and 89 North Carolina counties. The youngest graduate was just 19, and the most seasoned graduate was 72. Here are just a few of the many great moments from the four commencement ceremonies. Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber kicks-off the first of four ceremonies […]
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Meet the Marshals for May Commencement 2024
University marshal is an honor bestowed on distinguished faculty members. Representing the faculty at University ceremonial functions, including commencement, they are symbols of faculty excellence and leadership in teaching, professional achievement and service to campus and community. Congratulations to this year’s University marshals Karen Ford-Eickhoff, Carlos Cruz, Terry Shirley and Jean-Claude Thill. Karen Ford-Eickhoff, management […]
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A record 5,100-plus students to be recognized at Spring Commencement
On Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, UNC Charlotte will hold Spring Commencement ceremonies for 2024 graduates in Dale F. Halton Arena. During four ceremonies, the University will recognize what is expected to be a record-breaking class.
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15th class of Levine Scholars to join UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte’s Levine Scholars Program has selected 20 exceptional young leaders from across the United States for the 15th class of the University’s most competitive academic scholarship. The scholars will join UNC Charlotte in fall 2024.
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Founding dean of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences named
Christopher R. Boyer has been named the founding dean of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences at UNC Charlotte following a national search.
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Watson, Washburn and Jason recognized for excellence
The Office of Academic Affairs recognized faculty for exemplary work in the areas of teaching, advising and civic engagement at the annual Provost’s Awards Reception held Monday, April 22.
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CHESS department undergoes name change
The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences was renamed the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, effective April 9.
This name change more accurately represents the collaborative approach within the department, said John Smail, interim dean of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences.
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U.S. News ranks Charlotte among top graduate schools in 2024 list
The University has earned 19 top 100 graduate program rankings.
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The power of knowledge and information: Charlotte’s Rodney Freeman is chronicling the history of Black librarians
Digital production librarian Rodney Freeman Jr. spends the workday archiving photos, films, documents and other materials that are within the collections of UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library. In his free time, he is pursuing a passion project — a documentary focused on Black librarianship.