Royal Stories
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Tale of Two Queens
One student’s journey across the pond from Queen’s University Belfast to Queens University of Charlotte Despite being at different points…
International Student Turned Leader for Life
Jan Delkeskamp ’23 took a leap of faith when he left his small town of Dabringhausen, Germany to attend Queens…
Knight School of Communication Senior to Join Peace Corps After Commencement
Lily Frye ’23 cherishes travel, embraces cultural diversity, and loves meeting new people. Her past four years as a Royal…
Marketing Major Discovers Identity, Community, and Calling at Queens
It was a t-shirt at the bookstore that gave one timid high-school senior the confidence he needed to commit to…
MFA Student to Address Fellow Graduates at Queens Commencement
A native of Charlotte, Pamela Pompey MFA ’23 has a graduation story that ironically begins with her dropping out of…
Queens Students Vie for $5K in Cash Prizes at 5th Annual Pitch Competition
Inspired by the hit reality show “Shark Tank,” three finalists spent seven grueling minutes pitching their hearts out at the…
