Academic Affairs

On Friday, May 9, at a Spring Commencement ceremony where 1,519 new graduates from the Belk College of Business, Cato College of Education and the William States Lee College of Engineering received their bachelor’s degrees, UNC Charlotte conferred an honorary Doctor of Public Service upon Charlottean Anna Spangler Nelson.  Nelson, who has served since 2005 […]

With a new gift of $24.9 million, The Leon Levine Foundation is expanding its enduring support for the Levine Scholars Program, UNC Charlotte’s signature merit-based scholarship that attracts top-tier high school students from across the country. “This program continues to reflect the very best of what higher education can offer — opportunity, leadership and the […]

UNC Charlotte’s Levine Scholars Program has selected 20 exceptional young leaders from across the United States for the 16th class of the University’s most competitive academic scholarship. The scholars will join UNC Charlotte in fall 2025. The University’s premier merit-based scholarship is valued at approximately $124,000 per North Carolina student and $187,000 for each student […]

Five UNC Charlotte students received funding to cover their spring 2025 tuition as winners of the University Career Center’s fourth annual Niner Career Challenge. The winners of the grand prize drawing were Grace Asaad, a junior computer science major; India Clark, a senior exercise science major; Ranaroath Mey, a senior health systems management major; Abhilash […]

Faculty and staff leaders from across the University recently attended the second annual Charlotte Symposium on Online Learning, focused on “Championing Success.” Attendees represented online programs, academic advising, enrollment management, and undergraduate and graduate education. Symposium organizers noted they came together to share ideas and best practices for student and program success as the University […]

By Bryson Foster Four UNC Charlotte students from various academic colleges are nominees for the prestigious Truman Scholarship and the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program. Three of the students are part of the Honors College and the Levine Scholars Program . The Truman Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for graduate study for juniors who […]

UNC Charlotte is leading in defining the future of artificial intelligence. As the Charlotte region’s educational AI leader, the University is advancing AI research, education and ethical implementation to drive innovation with real-world impact. The launch of the Charlotte AI Institute (CLT AI Institute) formalizes UNC Charlotte’s position as a hub for cutting-edge discovery, interdisciplinary […]

The Dean of Students Office is accepting applications for 2025 Spring Commencement bell ringers. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor. Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good […]

Jill Sexton has been named dean of the J. Murrey Atkins Library, effective March 15. Sexton joins UNC Charlotte from North Carolina State University Libraries, where she is the associate director for digital and organizational strategy. Sexton’s two-decade career in library services includes research service development, strategic planning, technology strategy and major facility projects. She […]

UNC Charlotte has been recognized as first in the state and among the nation’s best in online education, earning the No. 3 spot (tie) on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees rankings, released Jan. 21. This marks a climb of four spots from 2024 and solidifies Charlotte’s position as the top-ranked […]