Feature Stories

MOST ADMIRED CEO AWARDS

Six Niners top CBJ’s Most Admired CEO Awards

COMMUNITY WELLNESS PURPOSE

Demond Martin ’97 harnesses core values of service, gratitude and purpose to drive success for himself and others

PURPOSE IN PARALLEL

For more than 30 years, Kia Martin ’98 has built upon shared values with her husband Demond to strengthen Black and Brown communities, create opportunities for others and lead a purposeful life.  

From passion project to flourishing business, Kris Steele ’08, ’12 and Eric Theys ’13 are turning Charlotte’s trash into treasure.

The Salty donut truck is the most popular kid on campus

Service and development of young men are core values for Niners new head football coach, Biff Poggi.

Associate Professor of Theatre Carlos Cruz unleashes “La Bestia” to explore the journey of migrants

Artist Dari Calamari ’10 has literally painted the town – and is now turning her attention to fashion.

UNC Charlotte graduate Celestin Gasirabo ‘22 overcame insurmountable obstacles to achieve a Computer Engineering degree

5 Niners named Women in Business Honorees by Charlotte Business Journal

Nontraditional student Megan Mitchem is changing the face of research inside and outside the lab

Energy research opportunities for undergraduates lead to global destinations — and clear career paths

Wade Bruton has been the visual historian for UNC Charlotte since 1989

How Kwame Molden ’12 built a best-selling national watch line with just $1,500.

Charlotte associate professor Tamara Williams is preserving history and culture through dance