Student Spotlights

Elliot Provance '03
Alumnus, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
A UNC Charlotte degree can open doors. As Director of Collections and Exhibition at Discovery Place Science in Charlotte, Elliot Provance uses his biology degree to inspire curious thinkers.Read more

Devin Yates
Senior, College of Health and Human Services
While recovering from major war injuries, elite U.S. Army veteran Devin Yates found inspiration to pursue a career helping others recuperate. Devin is an emerging leader on campus, and his story illustrates how UNC Charlotte has remained true to its origins as an institution committed to serving veterans.Read more

Wyatt Shely
Junior, Belk College of Business
Finance major Wyatt Shely came to UNC Charlotte to pursue a successful career in the finance industry. Charlotte’s status as a leading financial center and the University’s strong business opportunities made the Belk College of Business a perfect fit.Read more

Crystal Cruz
Alumna, Belk College of Business
UNC Charlotte is a top choice for first-generation students. Crystal Cruz ’17 came to UNC Charlotte where she had the opportunity to realize her dreams of a college education.Read more
Davian Robinson
Senior, College of Arts + Architecture
Visually impaired Senior Davian Robinson uses dance and choreography to make the most of his opportunities at UNC Charlotte. His unique experiences break down barriers and inspire others.Read more
Mary Kate Hiller
Sophomore, Charlotte 49ers Women's Golf Team
The Charlotte 49ers women's golf team is gearing up for its debut this fall. Mary Kate Hiller, a sophomore from Florida, said the program offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity that she could not pass up.Read more

Ray Xie
Nan “Ray” Xie, Data Science and Business Analytics
Graduate Student and Army Reservist Nan Xie pairs his military intelligence with data science research.Read more

Tucker Bisel
Grad Student, Lee College of Engineering
Fueled by a newly discovered passion, Tucker Bisel is finding new opportunities at UNC Charlotte under the hood.Read more

Noushin Radnia
Design Computation Master’s Degree, COA+A
Before starting her graduate studies at UNC Charlotte in 2015, Radnia studied architecture in her native Iran. She worked at a small architecture studio for several years before deciding to return to school to narrow her research interests.Read more

NEMAH-ALLAH SALEH
SENIOR, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES
Nemah-Allah is passionate about biology and chemistry and she credits them with introducing her to detailed concepts of how many chemical reactions interacted smoothly to maintain the life of living things.Read more