Students

Summer Prentice is a fifth-year civil and environmental engineering major with a minor in mathematics. Learn about her reasons for choosing UNC Charlotte, club involvement and where she got her first tattoo. 

Why did you choose UNC Charlotte?

The University Center for Academic Excellence is creating a pilot program for the spring 2024 semester called accountability groups, which will offer Charlotte students structured individual work time.

Accountability groups, facilitated by student leaders, will meet weekly for 90 minutes during the semester. These groups are designed to help members learn and practice productive study habits, connect with peers and provide dedicated time to work on individual tasks.

Bryonna Gray is a junior computer science major in the Honors College. Learn why she chose UNC Charlotte, where she hangs out on campus when she isn’t studying and her love for eight ball. 

Why did you choose UNC Charlotte?

I chose UNC Charlotte because of the different concentrations within the computer science degree. My career interests are web and mobile app development, so I chose the web and mobile app concentration. 

Have you obtained any awards or accolades here during your time? 

As part its ongoing commitment to campus safety and security, the University established the Office of Threat Assessment and Management within the Department of Safety and Security, under the direction of Heather Kloeker-Webster.

First-generation Niners, or students who are the first in their families to attend college, make up a large percentage of UNC Charlotte’s population.

What does it take to create a more sustainable world? This is the question UNC Charlotte students will explore during the Student Sustainability Summit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.

Dear Niners,

Along with the rest of the world, I am seeing the recent reports and tragic news about the violence in the Middle East. The recent events have undoubtedly had a profound impact on many lives, and I can only imagine the emotions and concerns many of you may be experiencing.

Please know that you are not alone at UNC Charlotte and that your well-being matters. The University has many resources to support you if you need, including:

Wayne Joseph Maikranz, known to many as a mentor, student advocate and valued colleague, died Sept. 27 at age 63. He served 34 years with UNC Charlotte as Student Niner Media director and adviser, as well as a lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies prior to his retirement in 2019.

In July 2023, a new law went into effect in North Carolina requiring UNC System institutions to remain neutral on any political controversies.

As a public university, UNC Charlotte respects and adheres to all state laws and mandates by the UNC System. UNC Charlotte also is committed to sustaining a campus environment that embraces different perspectives and fosters respectful dialogue while ensuring that all members of the University community are treated with respect, fairness and dignity.

Bryan Lopez Villanueva is a senior honors student and Martin Scholar triple-majoring in international business, finance and accounting. Learn about his involvement in the Latinx Student Union and his passion for helping first-generation students navigate higher education. 

Why did you choose UNC Charlotte?