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The Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award committee is soliciting nominations for the 2027 award. This prestigious award was established in memory of Dr. Harshini de Silva, an associate professor of biology. She was noted for her deep dedication to the academic and professional development of graduate students. Each year, the Chancellor’s Office and […]
On May 19, UNC Charlotte graduate students and administrators attended the annual Graduate Education Day event.
As Spring Commencement concludes, the Graduate School would like to honor the graduate students who represented our institution and drove the research and innovation that define UNC Charlotte’s impact. Each graduate has demonstrated exceptional progress that reflects Charlotte’s values, embodying excellence and delivering solutions that resonate at the local, national, and global levels. We are […]
On April 28th, The Thomas L. Reynolds Center for Graduate Life & Learning received the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Student Success, recognized for their outstanding support to the graduate community.
Sabrina L. Brown, Ed.D., has been appointed assistant dean for graduate enrollment management. She began her role April 16, 2026. Brown most recently served as director of graduate recruitment, where she led a University‑wide reset of graduate enrollment strategy. Her leadership strengthened the graduate enrollment pipeline and introduced insight-driven recruitment and yield strategies that streamlined […]
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.