Scholarship and Academic Life

Architecture students’ photo wins award in U.S. Energy Department contest
Indya Barginere and Violet Drinkwater, students in the Ravin School of Architecture, won an award in the U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored photo contest “Framing the Future: Industrial Technologies.” For the national contest, professional and amateur photographers submitted photos of the innovative technologies, processes and people that will increase competitiveness of the U.S. industrial base and […]

Professor’s family business research is top in the nation, fourth globally
Franz W. Kellermanns, a faculty member in the Belk College of Business, again ranked first in the nation and fourth worldwide for family business research in an annual assessment by Texas State University. UNC Charlotte earned the No. 2 spot nationally and was ninth among universities worldwide. Texas State University released the Family Business Research Productivity […]

New work explores diverse voices in architecture
“Margin & Text: Amplifying Diverse Voices in Architecture” is a new book edited by David R. Ravin School of Architecture faculty Betsy West, Kelly Carlson-Reddig and Jósé Gámez. A collection of essays, interviews and personal stories, the work also includes historical and current writings and lectures contributed by persons of color and female practitioners and […]

2024 Honors College Dean’s Prize recipients named
Imani Howard, Kaetlyn Kerr, Krishna Majithia and Galen Miller were recipients of the 2024 Dean’s Prize for outstanding honors capstone theses/projects. They were nominated by their honors program directors for exemplary research, and each received a $500 prize. To be eligible for a Dean’s Prize, candidates must be in good standing within their honors program, […]

Dance professor wins Faculty International Education Award
Tamara Williams, associate professor of dance, is the 2024 recipient of the Faculty International Education Award. Presented annually by the Office of International Programs to a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated exceptional contributions to global learning and international outreach, this award honors Williams for her groundbreaking work in bringing global perspectives into the classroom, […]
Five Charlotte students nominated for Marshall, Rhodes scholarships
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 […]

UNC Charlotte ranks among top 30 in U.S. for career outcomes, ROI for international students
UNC Charlotte has been recognized as one of the top 30 universities in the United States for career outcomes and return on investment for international students, according to the 2024 F1 Hire Career Outcome University Ranking, released Oct. 16. The ranking, compiled using federal data sources by the international career management website F1 Hire, considers […]

Millai Madison receives distinguished honor from the American Volleyball Coaches Association
Millai Madison, a member of the Charlotte 49ers volleyball team, is a recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Diversity Award Scholarship. Through the program, 83 individuals will attend the AVCA convention for free and participate in a series of educational seminars. The AVCA Diversity Awards are a key component of the association’s diversity development team’s […]

Belk College research paper discovers hedge fund activism can benefit banks’ minority customers
Banks targeted by hedge fund activism become more likely to sign off on mortgage loans for minority customers, according to the research paper “The Color of Hedge Fund Activism” published online in the journal Management Science in late September. “When banks face pressure from hedge funds to grow profits, they have strong incentive to improve their processes […]

Art gallery connects 60 years of Charlotte history
On Thursday, Oct. 10, the Department of Art & Art History welcomed Chancellor Shannon L. Gaber and a multitude of alumni, current and legacy faculty and staff, students and members of the local arts community to celebrate the department’s 60th anniversary. The momentous occasion took place in Rowe Arts, where “Generations: 60 Years – 21 […]