The Graduate School is seeking nominations for the 2025 Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award. This award recognizes a full-time member of the graduate faculty who exemplifies outstanding graduate mentoring. Nominations should come from a chair of the academic department. This award was established in memory of Dr. Harshini de Silva, an associate professor of biology, who was noted for her dedication to the academic and professional development of graduate students. The recipient in 2024 was Juan Vivero-Escoto, Professor of Chemistry.
The award — consisting of a crystal obelisk, a framed citation and a cash prize — will be presented in the spring semester at a ceremony and reception presided over by the Chancellor, the Dean of the Graduate School and University officers.
View more information on this year's nomination form and the selection process. The deadline for nominations is November 8, 2024.
The Graduate School also seeks nominations for the 2025 First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal. This award recognizes a senior full-time faculty member for outstanding scholarship, creativity, and/or research. Nominations may come from any UNC Charlotte faculty member. The First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal has been awarded since 1988, with last year's honoree being Adam Reitzel, Professor of Biological Sciences.
The award — consisting of a cash prize, framed citation and a medal — will be presented in the spring semester at a ceremony and reception presided over by the Chancellor, officials of First Citizens Bank, the Dean of the Graduate School and University officers.
We invite you to view more information on this year's nomination form and the selection process. The deadline for nominations is November 15, 2024.