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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.

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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. 🔗

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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.

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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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Students from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences lead the way!

🎤 Foster Duckworth
🔔 Kierra Andrews
🎓 Emily Hoyle

🏛️ Madison Brown, @clt_sga (class of 2027)
🎉 CHESS Student Marshals

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CHESS Student Spotlight: Annabelle Hill 🏆🌟📷

Senior @annabellehill_ is a triple major, Levine Scholar, member of the Honors College, 2025 Scholarly Undergraduate Research Grant recipient, 2025 Student International Education Award recipient and UNC Charlotte’s first-ever Marshall Scholarship finalist.

Hill is deeply involved on-campus with Model United Nations, the Charlotte Global Studies Organization, Phi Beta Delta, the Center for Migration and Diaspora Studies and the Office of Global Learning.

Off-campus, Hill has hands-on experience working with global organizations including the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, the International Rescue Committee and Church World Service.

We’re so proud of Hill’s extraordinary achievements and can’t wait to see where her journey leads next. 🌎✨

Read the full story at our bio link! 🔗

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It was a big weekend at @tennmun for Charlotte. Our delegates brought home 6 awards including the Outstanding delegation award! Huge thanks for everyone who joined us at the conference‼️

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Continuing the Researcher Profiles for the 2024 cohort of OUR Summer Scholars, today we are featuring @abbeyreneebeam , a sophomore psychology and criminal justice student who presented “An Analysis of General Research Literature on Serial Murder to the Specific Case of Gary Ridgway ‘The Green River Killer’”. Swipe to learn more about Abbey’s experiences in the OUR program and advice she would give to students getting started in research. Congratulations on all of your hard work, Abbey!!

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In a new article, our friends @charlotteagenda show how 9️⃣ local #49erAlumni are making an incredible impact on the Charlotte region! We’ll be shining a spotlight on each of these featured alumni in separate posts ⤵️ ⁣⁣
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Today, we’re spotlighting Blumenthal Performing Arts Creative Engagement Director Boris "Bluz” Rogers ’06, who is an Emmy award-winning poet and author! This talented UNC Charlotte College of Liberal Arts & Sciences graduate has worked with ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets and the Carolina Panthers.⁣
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In the recent Charlotte Agenda article about impactful UNC Charlotte graduates, Boris 'Bluz' Rogers shares: "I wish they knew more about the history of the University and the exciting future planned. I want them to know that UNC Charlotte is not just a stop on the rail line but an integral part of the thriving and growing city of Charlotte. This place is where you can truly take control of your destiny."⁣
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Read more about Bluz ➡️ go.uncc.edu/CLTagenda. (🔗 in our bio!)

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What’s a study session without good music to listen to?! 🎶📚💻 Let us know what songs/artists you want to see on our Fall 2020 Study Playlist! ⤵️
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You can stream #spookyszn movies in our collection here 👻 ➡️ https://bit.ly/2HHdnoJ. Did any of your favorites make the list? 🎃
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