Blackmon named financial aid director

Bruce Blackmon recently joined the University as director of financial aid; he brings 28 years of experience in the field.

“I look forward to defining ways we can leverage our financial aid funds to best meet the student body needs and help as many students as we can using the dollars we have available,” said Blackmon, who also plans to improve financial aid operations in the office. He describes his leadership style as adaptive, adding his goal is to provide a positive experience in working with staff, students and parents.

Before UNC Charlotte, Blackmon was director of financial aid at Richmond Community College for four years, where he implemented new practices and procedures for the provision of financial aid. He also served as director of financial aid at UNC Pembroke, where he earned a Master of Public Administration. His undergraduate degree in communications and political science is from Coker College.