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The Instructional Systems Technology program has received Quality Matter’s Program Level Certification on Learner Success to follow the prior program level certification they received for their Program Design. The Online Learner Success Certification recognizes programs that are able to articulate a mission-driven definition of success for their learners that also meets the expectations of their […]

After 26 at UNC Charlotte, Dr. Lynn Ahlgrim-Delzell retired in December 2018. Lynn is a passionate teacher and scholar. Her research and advocacy for students with developmental disabilities have improved the lives of students across the United States. She will be missed by her colleagues and students.

Dr. Rich Lambert was selected for the 2019 Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor. Dr. Lambert is a prolific researcher and generously shares his knowledge, time, and enthusiasm to involve students in creating scholarly knowledge. His ability to challenge students to achieve beyond their expectations and his ability to influence and positively impact his students’ […]

Dr. Jae Hoon Lim and her colleagues received a $750,000 grant to help attract and support military veterans in earning graduate degrees in STEM disciplines, with particular emphasis on advanced degrees in mechanical engineering. This new grant is for the program, “Engaging Military Veterans to Increase Engineering Enrollment and B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees Awarded.” […]

Ryan Miller was selected to receive the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Coalition for (Dis)ability Intersectionality Award. His research examining the intersecting identities of LGBTQ students with disabilities was recognized for cultural competency and advocacy for the unique experiences and challenges that individuals with disabilities and other intersecting identities encounter. This award is presented in […]

Kiran Budhrani is an instructional designer at the Center for Teaching and Learning and doctoral student of Educational Leadership at UNC Charlotte. She represented the university at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention at Kansas City, Missouri last October 23-27, 2018, where she presented three research projects, was invited to three […]

Dr. Lisa Merriweather and Colleagues Awarded NSF Grant North Carolina State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, are collaborating to develop, implement and study the AGEP North Carolina Alliance model for creating institutional, department-level and faculty change to promote historically underrepresented minority US citizens who […]

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and UNC Charlotte are collaborating to develop Latino leaders. Francisco Flores, Domingo Figueroa, Dominique Veloz and Alis Mulero are students in the Aspiring Principal program. You can read about these students in the Charlotte Observer. Full Article

Dr. Matt Younis is an alumni of UNC Charlotte who is the Assistant Principal at Polo Ridge Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina. His degrees include the Master of School Administration and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. He was the 2017-2018 recipient of the Legacy for Leadership Outstanding Dissertation Award. His dissertation was titled “Teachers’ Perspectives […]

Drs. Lynn Ahlgrim-Delzell, Florence Martin, and Chuang Wang and eight graduate students visited schools in China and India from June 9 to 24, 2018 for a study of comparison between American, Chinese, and Indian education. This is the fourth time our students visited China and the first time for India. https://education.uncc.edu/summer-trip-china-and-india-helps-shape-future-educators

Dr. Lisa Merriweather was invited by SUNY Empire State College to be part of the Revisioning Adult Higher Education Webinar Series — Underrepresented Adults: Power and Identity in American Higher Education. Her presentation was titled “Negotiating Polyrhythms: Moving Toward a Praxis of Inclusive Adult Education.”

At the April conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Mark D’Amico was named President-Elect of the national organization. Over the next year, he will be responsible for planning the 2019 conference. Beginning in March 2019, Mark will serve a one-year term as President of the Council.

The Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award was established in memory of Dr. Harshini V. de Silva, an associate professor of biology, and who was remembered for a deep dedication to the academic and professional development of graduate students. The Chancellor’s Office and Graduate school annually recognize a full-time member of the graduate faculty […]

In the words of Dr. Bird, “My advice to aspiring school leaders is to remember that leadership is not about what you do but rather about who you are. Understand yourself and play to your strengths. Be authentic because authenticity builds trust and engagement within those of whom you are fortunate enough to lead. When […]