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Student Veteran William Haner ‘23 Finetunes his Future at Queens
William Haner ‘23 always knew he wanted to wear a uniform and serve his country. After visiting a military recruiting office during high school, he made the decision to join the United States Marine Corps. Just a few weeks after earning his high school diploma, Haner left home and headed for boot camp. Although he […]
Queens University of Charlotte Names Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer of Central Piedmont Community College as 2023 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year
Queens University of Charlotte is pleased to name Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont Community College, as the 2023 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year. Now in its 38th year, this event celebrates female leaders who have made significant contributions to the Charlotte region through outstanding leadership and achievement. Dr. Deitemeyer brings a wealth of […]
Queens University Mourns the Passing of Business Leader and Philanthropist Wayland H. Cato Jr.
The Queens community is deeply saddened by the passing of Wayland H. Cato Jr., a longtime supporter and generous philanthropist whose contributions were instrumental in the establishment of the Cato School of Education in 2008. Through his generosity, The Wayland H. Cato Jr. School of Education Endowed Scholarship and North Carolina Teaching Fellows Endowment Fund […]
Transfer Student Finds Unmatched Opportunities at Queens
Jennifer Colindres Miranda ‘24 always knew she wanted to be a Royal. Thanks to a Presidential Scholarship from Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and a scholarship she received as part of the Charlotte Talent Initiative (CTI), Colindres Miranda was able to transfer to Queens and is set to graduate in the spring. Before she was […]
Isabel Wilkerson Captivates Sold-Out Crowd at Queens University’s Learning Society Event
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson recently visited Queens University of Charlotte to discuss her latest book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” Wilkerson offered a profound and insightful exploration of the unspoken caste system, calling it an “invisible scaffold” that has shaped America and continues to affect our lives today. For 35 years, the Learning […]
Ally Financial and Lowe’s Honored for Investing in Queens’ Innovative Vision
Queens University of Charlotte recently welcomed Ally Financial Inc. and Lowe’s Companies, Inc. into its Ministrare Leadership Society, a prestigious group reserved for the university’s most generous benefactors. These organizations and individuals have contributed significantly to Queens’ mission of transforming lives through education, with donations exceeding one million dollars each. Ally Financial and Lowe’s multi-million-dollar […]
Hispanic Heritage Month | Karole Pelcastre Avilez ‘25
Karole Pelcastre Avilez ‘25 moved to North Carolina from Mexico at the age of five. The support of her parents and teachers helped her excel in school—a place where she learned to speak English and fostered a deep appreciation for education. Pelcastre Avilez’s passion for nursing was ignited by witnessing the birth of her younger […]
Hispanic Heritage Month | Joanna “Jo” Mercado ‘19
A familiar face on campus, Associate Director for Student Engagement Jo Mercado ‘19 has spent nearly seven years of her life at Queens – first as a student, and now as the associate director for student engagement. You can find her at a podium, speaking words of encouragement and support to first-generation graduates, in the DICE […]
Honors Student Uses Mindfulness to Combat the Stigma of Mental Health
Queens University’s proximity to Charlotte has allowed Ryan Byrd ‘24 to cultivate an intense passion for mindfulness and yoga that has blossomed during his time as a Royal. Thanks to his unique academic experience as a human services studies major and the close connections he has made with faculty, staff, and fellow students, Byrd has […]
Hispanic Heritage Month | Oscar Barunza Hidalgo, DBA
As an assistant professor of entrepreneurship and data analytics for Queens University of Charlotte’s McColl School of Business, you’ll often find Oscar Barzuna Hidalgo, DBA, engaging with his students beyond the four walls of his classroom. If you scroll through his social media, you’ll see several photos of him leading students throughout Charlotte to explore […]
