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Two graduate student instructors set the pace for teaching excellence at UNC Charlotte this year. Samantha Cruz (Kinesiology) and Michele Falla (Curriculum and Instruction) earned top honors at the 2025–2026 Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards, standing out in a record field of 69 nominations from across the University. Cruz received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for […]
Watson’s deep sense of humanity fuels her unwavering commitment to her work. During the pandemic, when in-person English proficiency tests were suspended, she utilized an online testing provider to enable new international applicants to apply for admission. She researched the test’s validity and collaborated with partners to ensure successful outcomes, always prioritizing access for students […]
New U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings reflect UNC Charlotte’s continued rise, with engineering and business leading progress across graduate programs. Engineering Rankings Reflect Strength and Continued MomentumThe William States Lee College of Engineering continues to build national standing, with multiple programs advancing and reinforcing UNC Charlotte’s strength in high-demand technical fields: […]
Olya Keen, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director of Civil & Environmental Engineering, along with Jody Marshall, Director of Graduate Studies for the College of Computing and Informatics, honored with the Graduate Program Excellence Awards for 2024-2025.
Two graduate school alumni were recognized for their revolutionary leadership strengthening communities across the region and beyond.
In the past year, the Thomas L. Reynolds held the Future Faculty Teaching Fellowship, aimed at helping doctoral students prepare their applications for tenure-track or other college teaching positions. Today, we spoke with some of the fellows about their experiences and the changes they have made as a result of the program.
Graduate Life Fellow applications are open and take on the opportunity to be a liaison to graduate students, while building on professional development.
Spring 2026 Mentorship Training Registration Now Open! This spring, the Graduate School continues its Mentorship Training series, featuring research-based sessions designed to help you refine your mentorship practices and optimize student success. This training is based on the curriculum from the Center for the Improvement of the Mentored Experience in Research (CIMER). Please note: This […]
Rishi Misra reflects on graduate research success and the influential Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) experience that amplified his passion for bioinformatics research.
UNC Charlotte’s 10th annual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, hosted by the Reynolds Center for Graduate Life and Learning, concluded on November 19th as 11 finalists competed before an audience of more than 100 people for the top prize: $1500 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to compete in the 3MT regionals at the […]
On Aug. 9, Charlotte held its inaugural summer commencement in the Dale F. Halton Arena. More than 1,000 degrees were awarded, including over 300 doctoral degrees, master’s degrees and graduate certificates. We are proud of our graduates as they embark on their professional journeys toward achieving great things. Here are a few of our now-alumni […]
Fall 2025 Mentorship Training Registration Now Open! This fall, the Graduate School invites you to participate in a research-based training program designed to enhance your mentorship skills. This training is based on the curriculum from the Center for the Improvement of the Mentored Experience in Research (CIMER). As an R1 institution, UNC Charlotte recognizes the […]