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Two UNC Charlotte Klein College of Science students were announced today as team finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition, from the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Students Naz Fathma Tumpa, a nanoscale chemistry Ph.D. student, and Aiden Hawkins, a senior chemistry major working toward a bachelor’s of science degree, have been working with advisors Michael […]

Driven by student and research success outcomes, UNC Charlotte has reached new heights in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday, Sept. 24. UNC Charlotte climbed to No. 81 (tie) among U.S. public universities, a 15-spot improvement. Charlotte also received its highest U.S. News national ranking, climbing 26 spots to No. […]

During National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week, we take a moment to highlight the inspiring journeys and insights of several of Charlotte’s talented postdoctoral scholars. From diverse research fields to meaningful personal experiences, these scholars contribute significantly to the vibrant academic community. Meet Shannon Cain Department of Epidemiology and Community Health Postdoctoral Fellow in Suicide Prevention Research […]

The Master’s Thesis Award is presented annually to a student to recognize high quality work. It is a part of the Graduate School’s focus on enhancing research skills. Applications for the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award may be submitted through Oct. 21 2024. For more information, please visit the Graduate School’s Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award site. […]

Students learn from case studies, interviews, real-world coursework In construction, a capstone completes a building or monument. It is an essential part of the structure — and also an important symbol. Likewise, a capstone class crowns students’ studies symbolically and in practical terms. This is certainly the case with UNC Charlotte’s 10.5-month fast-track Master of […]

Thomas Schmidt’s 75-foot “Connected” echoes Charlotte’s electrical grid. Employing student and alumni assistants, art professor Thomas Schmidt has created and installed a magnificent large-scale work in the Duke Energy Plaza, the company’s new headquarters at 525 South Tryon Street in uptown Charlotte. The 75-foot wall installation, comprised of some 175 porcelain panels and 50 mirrors, […]

Agus Sudjianto, a highly accomplished risk management and quantitative methods expert with extensive experience in the financial services industry, is becoming an Executive in Residence for the School of Data Science. He will also be co-teaching a class on MLM with Professor Robert Fox this fall at SDS. Agus recently retired as Executive Vice President […]

The Graduate School reception desk and Graduate Admissions recruitment team have moved to the first floor of the Reese building, centrally located on the UNC Charlotte campus. This relocation aims to better serve the graduate student community and prospective students by providing improved accessibility and convenience for all visitors. The Graduate School and Graduate Admissions […]

Joseph Campos, formerly Associate Director of Admissions for Queens University, has joined the Graduate School as Assistant Director of Recuitment. Campos has over 20 years of experience in enrollment management, workforce development, and global partnerships. He will lead efforts to expand and strengthen Charlotte’s graduate international recruitment and enrollment strategies. He holds a B.S. in […]

UNC Charlotte was recognized again by Times Higher Education for its commitment to sustainability. For THE’s 2024 International Impact Rankings, released June 12, Charlotte ranks in six categories including: Good Health and Well-Being: Tied for No. 6 among U.S. universities and among the top 7% of ranked universities in the world. This category measures research […]