Faculty and Staff

Tehia Starker Glass has been appointed assistant provost for faculty success. She began her duties July 1. Glass is responsible for providing strategic leadership for university-wide initiatives that support faculty well-being, professional development and career progression from recruitment through retirement. She reports to Eric Heggestad, associate provost for faculty affairs. “Tehia brings incredible energy and […]

Twenty-two Charlotte employees recently completed human resources’ Career by Design program, a new professional development experience that helps staff take an intentional, self-directed approach to career growth. “Career by Design aligns closely with UNC Charlotte’s commitment to helping employees develop, contribute, and thrive,” said Paola Rubio, learning and organizational development specialist. “The program gives employees […]

Jeffrey B. Leak, a professor of English and Africana Studies at UNC Charlotte whose scholarship, leadership and mentorship helped shape nearly three decades of campus life, died June 29, 2026, after a two-year illness. He was 57. Leak held numerous leadership roles that impacted nearly every corner of UNC Charlotte, including faculty governance, athletics, interdisciplinary […]

Are you looking for a book to dive into this summer? Staff from J. Murrey Atkins Library, faculty from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and beyond shared their recommendations. Whether you’re looking to get lost in a fictional world, or maybe you want to learn something new about the world around […]

Janaka B. Lewis,  associate dean of curriculum and success and professor of English in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, has been selected to join the 2025-26 class of Fellows for the American Council on Education. She is one of 25 Fellows chosen from a nationwide pool to identify emerging leaders in higher […]

On Student Garden Day, Friday, April 18, Niners from all disciplines will plant four gardens around campus. Students who make their way to the pollinator gardens behind McEniry Building will cultivate alongside the Pollinator Club and Carrie Wells ’22, associate teaching professor of biological sciences. “It’s all about fellowship,” Wells said. “We’re teaching people why […]

Cai Fox joined UNC Charlotte in 2024 as the assessment coordinator in the Office of Sustainability. Fox coordinates data gathering, information management and reporting for the assessment of campus sustainability from initiatives to operations. Fox talks about discovering his passion for sustainability and what his reports reveal about the University’s efforts.  What specifically brought you […]

As the office manager and administrative support associate for the Dean’s Office in the College of Arts + Architecture, Alexander Gomes ’21 works closely with Dean Jose Gamez. Get to know Gomes and what he loves about the University. Can you describe your role at UNC Charlotte? I provide general business/managerial operations and oversight of […]

Establishing a Growth Mindset, part of the virtual 2024 Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, from 12 to 1 p.m. Establishing a Growth Mindset is designed to help participants reshape the way they see the world by formulating better daily habits, building resilience, increasing their confidence and owning their own […]