Alumni

UNC Charlotte’s young alumni are making advances in their fields and communities. Ten outstanding alumni were recognized at the fifth annual 10 Under Ten Awards ceremony sponsored by the UNC Charlotte Young Alumni Chapter.

Claire Patrick ’22 and her mentor, urban geographer Colleen Hammelman, settled in at a Colombian bakery in Atlanta. They were there to talk with people about how development is affecting the foodscapes and other community features for longer-term immigrants who live and work in the neighborhood.

Congratulations to the 2022 recipients of the 49er Alumni Campus Employee Award recipients — Sarah Richardson ’13, Allison Sigmon ’08, Kelly Weatherman ’88 and Scott Plunkett ’05. They will be recognized during Niner Nation Week at the ACE Awards and Appreciation lunch at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17. 

Perhaps it all started with surfing. 

Growing up in Florida, Ryan Gellert ’94 was inspired by the passion he saw so many around him exhibit for the sport. It wasn’t just a hobby; it was a lifestyle. He was determined to find something that filled him up like a surfboard did for so many of his friends. Mixing his childhood near the beach with his love for the mountains, snowboarding seemed like the perfect fit, and in fact, he spent a year post-college snowboarding out west. 

Homecoming events, concerts, block parties, tailgating and more

Your one-stop spot for everything scavenger hunt related as well as a list of all the participating alumni-owned businesses.

Join in as Niner Nation paints the town green, during a week filled with prizes, celebrations, social gatherings, award ceremonies and more, culminating with the University’s signature Homecoming events.

Adam Wassell, director of development for the College of Health and Human Services, has been named the interim executive director of alumni engagement. Prior to joining UNC Charlotte last year, Wassell served as senior development officer for the PIKE Foundation; he has more than a decade of experience in alumni affairs, fundraising and management experience. 

He succeeds Sallie Sistare, who recently left the University. 

A national search for a permanent executive director will begin immediately.

From full-bodied wines and delectable desserts to tacos and smoked wings, keep these restaurants and watering holes top of mind.

Tony Vo ’04 has a good thing brewing — his popular Waterbean Coffee chain is one of Charlotte’s best.