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⛏️ Three CHESS students. Three members of the Niner 9. One Golden Niner in the making.

Join us in celebrating three outstanding students from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences who have been selected as members of the Niner 9, one of UNC Charlotte’s highest student honors.

Chosen through a competitive process, students in the Niner 9 embody the spirit of Charlotte through their leadership, scholarship, service and campus involvement while representing a wide range of academic disciplines, talents and experiences. During Niner Nation Week, these students join their fellow Niner 9 members in the running for the prestigious title of Golden Niner, as the student who best exemplifies the core values of UNC Charlotte. 💚

🎉 Congratulations to Alyssa, Mandy and Abbey on this incredible achievement. We are proud to have these CHESS students representing our college and wish them the best as they compete for the title of ✨Golden Niner!✨ 💛⛏️

✨ Alyssa Bissonnette
Junior, majoring in: Management, Sociology & Political Science
Alyssa is a leader in the Levine Scholars Program, Business Honors Program, Niner Guides and the ETHEL Undergraduate Research Journal. Through service, scholarship and a commitment to helping future students succeed, she exemplifies the spirit of Niner excellence.

✨ Mandy Williams
Senior, majoring in: History & Philosophy
Mandy’s extensive involvement includes serving as a resident advisor, Student Accountability Board member, Niner Guide, president of the Resident Students Association and vice president of academic affairs for the statewide UNC ASG. Her dedication to leadership, mentorship and advocacy has made a lasting impact across the Charlotte community.

✨Abbey Beam
Senior, majoring in: Criminal Justice & Psychology
Abbey has distinguished herself through leadership and service with the University Honors Program, Pre-Law Society, Niner Guides, Reignite Second Chance Scholars, undergraduate research and community engagement initiatives. Her commitment to embracing opportunities and lifting others up reflects the very best of Niner Nation. 3 CHESS majors in the Niner 9. Mandy, Alyssa and Abbey in Polaroid style frames with Meet the Niner. taken in UNC Charlotte by @clt_chess

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Kicking off Niner Nation Week with t-shirts, pizza, and info on clubs, majors, programs and all the different opportunities offered in CHESS. 💚⛏️

#ninernationweek taken in UNC Charlotte by @clt_chess

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Congratulations to CHESS Environmental Studies senior and Levine Scholar Jasmine Oliver on being named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow! 🎉

Jasmine’s work explores the connections between environmental sustainability, food access and community well-being through research, advocacy and community engagement. Jasmine’s research has also been featured on the TEDxUNC Charlotte stage, where she and Neha Panjakar discussed the rise of food halls and their impact on local communities and economies.

From supporting local food systems to helping students access fresh produce and mentoring youth through climate-focused initiatives, she’s making a meaningful impact both on campus and beyond. 🌎

Read more through the link in our bio. 🔗 taken in UNC Charlotte by @clt_chess

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⛏️ #GraduateNiner Spotlight

Meet Ashley Lantz '12, a @clt_chess Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration (MPA) alumna and director of the Union County Department of Social Services.

Lantz focuses on promoting community safety and support, crediting the MPA program with sharpening her leadership, budgeting and research skills. She encourages prospective graduate students to thrive personally and professionally, and advises current students to stay determined.

Read more about Lantz's graduate journey by clicking the link in our bio. 🔗 by @clt_chess

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UNC Charlotte’s connection to the city provided remarkable opportunities for students seeking hands-on opportunities for experiential learning.

Hattie Rose, a second-year Levine Scholar, spent the summer interning with the nonprofit organization, Charlotte Center City Partners.

She shared about her experiences through this day-in-the-life video. 📸 taken in UNC Charlotte by @clt_chess

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Honors scholar. First‑generation student. Anthropology standout. 🎓⛏️

Mayah Clarks’s hands-on research, fieldwork and @clthonorscollege honors thesis took her from Gastonia to national conferences and shaped her path in biological anthropology.

Read her full story in our bio. 💚
#49ergrad Mayah Clark in her UNC Charlotte Niner green graduation down, holds her cap and wears an honor stole in the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. taken in UNC Charlotte by @clt_chess

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Professor Jeffrey B. Leak shaped UNC Charlotte for nearly three decades as a scholar, mentor, leader and friend. From the classroom to Belk Gym to every corner of campus, he made people feel seen, valued and supported. 💚

His kindness, curiosity and unwavering care for students and colleagues built community everywhere he went. His legacy lives on in the students he taught, the programs he shaped, the community he nurtured and the countless people he lifted up along the way. ⛏️

Read more about his legacy in our bio link. 🔗 Jeffrey Leak smiles in the UNC Charlotte Atkins library. taken in UNC Charlotte by @clt_chess

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UNC Charlotte Chancellor’s Professor Steven G. Rogelberg has received the 2026 North Carolina Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, the state’s highest honor for volunteerism. 🏅

Rogelberg was nominated by the @unitedwaygreaterclt and recognized for his leadership in the Care Conference, the CARE Institute of Leadership and the student‑run Kindness Cart. These efforts strengthen the Charlotte region by supporting care providers, developing leaders and assisting students in food deserts.

A nationally recognized scholar with 200+ publications and major honors across his Organizational Science, Rogelberg’s outreach has supported nearly 10,000 nonprofits.

Read more about his community impact at the link in our bio. 🔗

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@cltbelkcollege taken in UNC Charlotte by @clt_chess

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For more than four decades, Mark West has helped generations of scholars find their voice in children’s literature. On May 30, the Children’s Literature Association honored that legacy by presenting him with the 2026 Mentoring Award, reflecting a career defined by generosity, scholarship and community building. 🏆🎉📚

West is a professor of English and interim chair of UNC Charlotte’s Department of Theatre. He previously received the Anne Devereaux Jordan Award in 2016, making him one of just a few scholars to receive both of ChLA’s top honors.

Learn more at the link in our bio! 🔗 Mark West holds the 2026 Mentoring Award from the Children’s Literature Association, while standing in the atrium of Fretwell on UNC Charlotte’s campus. taken in UNC Charlotte by @clt_chess

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Congratulations to E.E. Hussey, assistant professor of English, on completing her 2026 spring residency at Goodyear Arts! 💚⛏️

Hussey turned her gallery space into an installation showcasing the creative writing process for her upcoming novel, displaying archival materials, color swatches, early drafts and two of her typewriters. 📚🗺️🌸

The final showcase and artist talk brought together UNC Charlotte faculty, alumni and students, strengthening a long tradition of creative partnership with Goodyear Arts. 🤝

Check out the full story and photo gallery at the link in our bio! 🔗 People experience the opening of E.E. Hussey’s Goodyear Arts residency. People sit in front of typewriters tapping out words, images are taped on the gallery wall, crowds of people stand looking at the gallery. taken in Goodyear Arts by @clt_chess

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