2016 Alumni Awards

Honorary Alumnus Award Anyone who has lived on a college campus, played intramural sports, or joined student organizations knows that those times outside of the classroom are often the college memories that last for years. For 34 years at UNC Charlotte, Chuck Lynch was the driving force in making sure as many students as possible […]

Distinguished Faculty Award Melba Spooner came to UNC Charlotte in 1974 and loved the institution so much that it seems like she has never left! She majored in Elementary Education, earning her Bachelor’s of Arts in 1978 and Master’s of Education in 1985. She completed her Doctorate at UNC Greensboro in 1991. Melba’s career began […]

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award It is obvious to fellow faculty and students that Brett Tempest has a passion for teaching. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte, having not only successfully taught core courses throughout the curriculum, but also developing and offering entirely new and innovative courses, […]

Distinguished Alumna Award “It was not simply career preparation that Robyn Massey took away from UNC Charlotte, but also a sense of obligation to humanity as an agent of change,” states Nancy Gutierrez, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. “Robyn exudes quiet determination and is committed to making the university and the […]

Distinguished Alumnus Award “Donnie Koonce was a true gentleman student,” says Dr. Herman Thomas, long time faculty member and mentor to many UNC Charlotte alumni. “He was both a student and an athlete and has many accomplishments beyond the classroom and the basketball court. He is an even-tempered individual whose leadership brings out the best […]

Distinguished Alumnus Award Congressman Richard Hudson caught the political bug early in life. His first memory in politics was standing in front of a Roanoke Rapids fire station helping his grandfather campaign for re-election to the city council, where he served for 30 years. “He was a man of such high integrity, strong faith, and […]

Distinguished Alumna Award Susan DeVore is a role model. She is passionate about healthcare, weaving social responsibility into the fabric and mission of the company she leads, and is vocal about her dedication to her family. Her success as a female CEO – while maintaining her personal life – encourages many to aspire to follow […]

Bonnie E. Cone Lifetime Achievement Award Perhaps Robert Johnson, Dean of the College of Engineering, says it best: “Dhiaa Jamil’s leadership and dedication have helped to transform both UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte region. He is constantly looking for ways to help this institution more effectively serve our students and contribute to our community and […]