University Advancement

Doug Hague, executive director of corporate engagement and professor of practice in data science, has announced his retirement from UNC Charlotte, effective June 30, 2025. Meagan Conley becomes executive director for corporate engagement and strategic partnerships in a new role designed to further expand corporate and industry partnerships. “Doug is an exceptional leader and strategist,” […]

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 […]

This spring, 12 student organizations are seeking crowdfunded contributions to enable them to travel to national competitions, host annual events and enrich their college experience at UNC Charlotte. From professional development clubs to club sports, the organizations provide an outlet for Charlotte students to connect with fellow Niners and explore passions outside of the classroom. […]

UNC Charlotte has taken a significant step in enhancing its community engagement and research initiatives by establishing a Board of Visitors. “As UNC Charlotte continues to elevate its reputation as one of the nation’s next preeminent public research universities and a major economic driver for the region, it’s vitally important that we establish a University […]

Charlotte community leaders Gené and Fred Klein have made a transformational $10 million investment in the College of Science at UNC Charlotte. The funding will support scholarships, professorships, faculty recruitment and research in the newly established college.  In recognition of their exceptional generosity, the college was named the Klein College of Science, and the former […]

Dontá L. Wilson ’97 deals in HOPE — an acronym that stands for “helping other people excel” — his identified personal purpose in life. On Tuesday, April 9, UNC Charlotte honored the business and University leader for his commitment to spreading that hope to future generations of students with the naming of the Dontá L. Wilson Residence Hall.

Join Demond Martin ‘97, co-founder and CEO of WellWithAll, and Jay Williams, chairman/co-founder of Improbable Media and ESPN host, for an inspirational fireside chat on mental wellness, resilience and overall well-being. They will share their experiences and skills they developed to overcome setbacks and life lessons. This conversation is rooted in how they have reimagined their journeys to pursue their purpose and thrive to inspire your future paths.

UNC Charlotte remembers Charlotte business leader and philanthropist Wayland H. Cato Jr., who died Saturday, Nov. 4. Cato, 100, received an honorary doctorate in 2002 and was a longtime advocate for education. 

In recognition of Sen. Joyce Waddell’s personal generosity in support of student health and wellness, UNC Charlotte has renamed its Student Health Center in honor of the 1973 alumna.