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From Campus to Corporate: CTI Graduates Thrive at Lowe's
While many students have settled into the academic year, graduates of the inaugural Queens University Charlotte Talent Initiative (CTI) cohort have successfully transitioned into full-time positions at Lowe’s, demonstrating their ability to adapt to the rigorous demands of corporate life. As CTI’s first corporate sponsor, Lowe’s helped launch the cohort-based career pipeline program in 2022 […]
Sharing Her Story: Author Haley Weaver Returns to Queens
Charlotte native Haley Weaver recently returned to Queens University to share excerpts from her illustrated memoir, “Give Me Space but Don’t Go Far.” The event, a collaborative effort between departments including Queens Athletics, Student Life, Psychology, and Political Science, drew a diverse crowd of students, faculty, and staff. The National Alliance on Mental Illness in […]
When Love Leads to Generosity
An Interview with Otis and Christy Louttit Crowder ’82 “We met at Queens,” Christy Louttit Crowder ’82 recalls warmly. For her and Otis Crowder, Queens University is much more than a place of education—it’s the foundation of their shared life. Both were business students who arrived on campus in 1979: Otis, an engineering graduate, was […]
Paving the Way for Future Students at Queens
An Interview with Tim and Lisa Nahrgang Hose ’77 “Queens shaped my life into something positive—I became an adult there,” reflects Lisa Nahrgang Hose ’77, who credits her alma mater with setting her course for success. Decades later, that connection is as strong as ever. Lisa attended Queens at a time when it was all-women […]
Queens University Recognized for Teaching Excellence
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Queens University of Charlotte 8th among regional universities in the South for undergraduate teaching. The category focuses on “schools whose faculty and administrators are committed to teaching undergraduate students in a high-quality manner,” according to U.S. News. The rankings are based on peer surveys from college presidents, provosts […]
Queens Alumna Refused To Put Her Life On Hold
When Lauren Carter DiFrank ’13 visited Queens University of Charlotte, she was immediately charmed. She loved the small feel of the campus but also valued its proximity to Uptown and how it encompassed all the amenities of Charlotte. Moving to Charlotte from her home in Cincinnati to major in elementary education at Queens would set […]
Beyond the Games: Royals Reflect on Paris 2024
This summer, a group of Queens University students embarked on a unique learning opportunity through the John Belk International Program (JBIP), attending the 2024 Paris Olympics. Their assignment? To investigate and report on the event’s economic and cultural impact on the City of Love. The students collaborated with peers from ESSCA University in France on […]
McColl MBA: A New Era of Leadership
More than 700 people joined Queens University’s McColl School of Business to celebrate the launch of its redesigned McColl MBA Program at an event featuring Charlotte legend and namesake, Hugh McColl Jr. The former chairman and CEO of Bank of America shared insights into his remarkable career and the core principles that guided his journey. […]
Leading the Way: Queens University Welcomes New Faculty Members
As the fall semester kicks off, Queens University is thrilled to announce the addition of talented new faculty members to its academic community. These distinguished educators bring a wealth of expertise and experience to Queens, further enriching its commitment to providing transformative educational experiences for its students. “We are thrilled to welcome our newest faculty […]
Returning to Her Roots: Alum's 15-Year Journey from Queens Grad to Graduate Student
Over fifteen years ago, Lisa Keller first stepped onto the campus of Queens University of Charlotte as an ambitious undergraduate student. In 2009, she proudly graduated, leaving with a bachelor’s degree and a deep sense of community. Fast forward to today, Lisa has returned to Queens, this time with a wealth of professional and life […]