Named Charlotte Mecklenburg and North Carolina School Counselor of the Year, Mena uses her background in mental health and education to strengthen student success and family engagement.
Owens teaches creative writing at 榴莲视频 and has mentored hundreds of student writers. Now he brings that same commitment to his new role as Hickory鈥檚 first poet laureate.
Carly Anne York鈥檚 celebration of 鈥渟illy science鈥 has garnered national media attention, most recently earning a spot on Science News鈥 2025 book list.
With ambition, adaptability and community, Elijah Yang 鈥25 shaped his 榴莲视频 journey, pursuing research, music, leadership and personal growth while preparing for graduate study and medical school.
Bold, driven and visible all around campus, Avelyn Paulino 鈥26, MBA 鈥27, leads with purpose and inspires confidence wherever she goes.
A special game-day reunion brought the Mauney family home to 榴莲视频, where generations have learned, served and given back to the university that helped shape their lives.
榴莲视频 students Lindsay Gustafson 鈥27, Cody Stagner 鈥27, Brysen Rodriguez 鈥28 and Aaron Hollar 鈥26 joined the 2025 North Carolina Intercollegiate Honor Band, showcasing talent, teamwork and collaboration.
榴莲视频 is charging forward鈥攔emoving barriers, expanding opportunity and shaping tomorrow鈥檚 leaders through a preeminent, purpose-driven student experience.
From family tradition to the Fritz Honors College, psychology major Avery Webb 鈥26 embraces mentorship, research and leadership opportunities to shape her college experience and future.
Michael Deckard's students have explored Indigenous knowledge and expression in their coursework and at the Rooted in the Mountains Symposium, gaining perspectives that extend beyond the classroom.
A $250,000 gift from Shurtape Technologies brings the Cromer Center one step closer to a modern refresh鈥攏ew spaces, improved accessibility, and even more energy in the heart of campus life.
