No matter the call, Royals rise to meet the demands of the world with a spirit of service and excellence. Welcome to Queens University of Charlotte.
#RoyalsRise
Queens Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to accept an invitation from
@ASUNSports
. Queens will begin its four-year transitional period into
@NCAA
Division I on July 1, 2022. More details to come on Tuesday, May 10.
#GoRoyals
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#ASUNBuilt
Queens has named nationally recognized higher education leader Kevin Gannon, Ph.D., director of the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFE) and professor of history.
Read more ➡️
The Queens Clock Tower will glow Niner Green as we unite with
@unccharlotte
to honor the students whose lives were taken and those injured three years ago during the shooting on their campus.
We stand in solidarity with our neighboring Charlotte area school.
#CharlotteStrong
Due to overwhelming demand for tickets to An Evening w/
@DanRather
on Feb 20 at 7 pm, and in order to support our mission of community engagement, we've moved the event from the Knight Theater to the larger Belk Theater. Tickets are once again available:
For 57 years, Miss Betty has loved on every student she encounters. Alumni have banded together gifts to name a new space in the renovated dining hall in her honor. Thank you everyone for your support. Miss Betty is overjoyed and feels the love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the UNC Charlotte community. We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and friends of the victims of today’s violence.
This is a sad day for Charlotte, for higher education and for all those affected by another senseless act of gun violence. We stand in solidarity with
#NinerNation
today and in the weeks ahead.
Yesterday protesters walked the streets of Myers Park and passed by Queens as they fought against systemic racism. Many of our own staff, faculty and leadership were among the crowds. We couldn’t be more proud.
#BlackLivesMatter
Happy birthday to one of our beloved campus staff members, Ms. Betty. Did you know she has graced our campus for over 50 years? Share your favorite memory below with Ms. Betty on her special day. Here’s to many more, Ms. Betty!
It's hard to be humble when you're beautiful...and amazing! Queens has been named a 2021 Hidden Gem in the Southeast by College Raptor. Come see for yourself how a small school in a big city could be your PERFECT FIT:
We are excited to announce that
@DanielGLugo
has been named Queens' next president. He is currently the VP of advancement at
@ColbyCollege
and will join us as a Royal on July 1. Learn more at .
Today, Royals level up to Division I. Whether away or at home, we are ready for the challenge as a member of the
@ASUNSports
Conference. Here’s to the next chapter of excellence. It’s our time.
#GoRoyals
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#ASUNBuilt
Our hearts are with
@unccharlotte
as they remember and honor the lives lost and all those affected on April 30, 2019. Together, we are all
#CharlotteStrong
.
It is a proud day at Queens! We just earned 13th place in U.S. News and World Report’s 2019 Best College rankings, among Regional Universities South.
#BestColleges
Today is Miss Betty's Birthday! 🎉
One of the easiest Royals to celebrate, Miss Betty has been a backbone of love and service to the Queens community for more than 60 years. Read about her in the Winter 2023 edition of Queens magazine ➡️
Our board of trustees has unanimously voted to rename our main administration building, after investigating its namesake's ties to slavery. Burwell Hall will now be called Queens Hall. Learn more:
👏👏 Big city. Small school. Perfect fit. For the second year in a row,
@USNewsEducation
has ranked Queens
#13
in Best Regional Universities (South), along with
#8
Best Undergrad Teaching and
#16
Most Innovative Schools. You'll love it here!
It's a proud day at Queens! We just landed in the Top 20 of U.S. News and World Report's 2018 Best Colleges rankings, within the Regional Universities South category.
#BestColleges
What an honor! Our very own president, Dr. Pamela Davies, has been named the 2017 Charlotte Woman of the Year. Thank you to
@CBJThomas
at
@CBJnewsroom
for this great coverage:
Today, our hearts are with
@unccharlotte
as we remember and honor the lives lost and all those affected on April 30, 2019. Together, we are all
#CharlotteStrong
. 💚
Queens stands by all of our students, regardless of national origin, and we will continue providing the education and experiences that they deserve. We will do everything we can to support their return to the United States and their ability to pursue a Queens degree.
NACAC's latest statement outlines the association's opposition to the announcement that non-immigrant F-1 and M-1 international students must return to their home country or face deportation if their school shifts to online-only instruction this fall.
At Queens University of Charlotte, we value deliberative dialogue and active citizenship. Participation in peaceful protests has never been a reason we would deny an application or rescind an offer of admission.
Diana is seen proudly holding the American flag in 2001 shortly after the 9/11 attack. Seventeen years later, we pause to remember the events of that tragic day, as well as honor the victims and the heroism of first responders.
Queens is deeply saddened by the passing of former chief of police, Johnnie Ravenell. "Chief” was an iconic member of the Queens community who took great pride in lovingly caring for the safety and people on Queens campus for over 25 years. Learn more ➡️
Exciting news for
#FutureRoyals
. Queens is adopting a test optional policy, meaning ACT/SAT scores will no longer be required. This reflects a holistic admissions approach that looks at the full potential of a student. Learn more:
We were recently recognized by US News & World Report and now our hometown is too! Charlotte is in the top 10 places to live and we couldn’t be more proud to call it home.
Grab your tissues! Experience the moment when twelve incoming freshmen received the call that they were chosen as presidential scholars. Congratulations to our 2019 presidential scholars on receiving this impressive full scholarship!
Our campus is known for being picturesque, but what if we told you it was used as the set for a feature film? 🎥
See "The Other Zoey" on the same campus where it was filmed on Nov. 9 inside the Sandra Levine Theatre at 7:00 p.m.
Get free tickets today:
Queens congratulates
@marshallcurry
and Trustee Elizabeth Martin on the Oscar for best live-action short film, The Neighbors' Window. Marshall dedicated his acceptance speech to his mom (the late Beth Curry), who was a Royal twice over (‘63, MBA ‘83) as well as Trustee Emerita.
Since 1991 Dr. Diane Mowrey has molded hearts and minds at Queens. She teaches her final class virtually today, and we want to share our love, gratitude and best wishes to our dear friend and colleague (and honorary alumna!). Thank you, Dr. Mowrey 💙.
It's Miss Betty's birthday! This morning,
@DanielGLugo
dropped off some gifts for the Queens legend on behalf of the Queens community. Comment with your birthday message for Miss Betty and we will make sure she sees them.
This week, our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a member of the Queens family.
Family, friends, and loved ones will gather today for a celebration of life to remember Jessie Morales.
At 18 years old, Philip underwent brain surgery that erased his memory. Now he is a Presidential Scholar at Queens. Through our small, close-knit campus, Philip is a part of a community that doesn’t see his limitations, but instead allows him to thrive.
The Washington Post has covered recent Queens graduate, Freddie Sherrill. It's the best comeback story we've ever heard! He'll also be on the
@TODAYshow
with "Megyn Kelly TODAY" 5/17. Make sure to tune in starting at 9 a.m. to hear Freddie's story.
The
#QUNITED
results are in! We reached 1,070 donors, far exceeding the goal of 800. To everyone who participated - countless Queens students will benefit because of your generosity. In honor of achieving our goal,
@WFLightsCLT
lit up in Queens blue.
Star basketball player, Todd Withers ’18, is looking good in NBA gear. Last week, he was invited to practice with the Sacramento Kings. Keep an eye out for this Royal.
#myroyalsummer
@queensMBB
@QueensAthletics
Today, members of the
@ASUNSports
team, including Commissioner Ted Gumbart, gathered at the Levine Center to formally welcome the Royals into the conference.
📝:
Welcome, Class of 2022! We are excited to welcome you as the second largest class in Queens history. Thank you to all our clubs and sports teams for helping make move-in a success. We couldn’t be more excited for the start of the new school year.
#QU2022
In honor of National Limerick Day:
The campus is quiet and lean
Not much to be heard or be seen
Without student crowds
The silence is loud
Dear Royals, we miss you! Love, Queens
Queens is excited to welcome Adrienne Amador Oddi as VP of strategic enrollment and communications. Previously the dean of admission & financial aid at Trinity College, Oddi is a nationally recognized expert in college access and enrollment.
Read more:
This photo of Diana proudly holding the American flag was taken in 2001 not long after the events of 9/11.
Now, 20 years later, we reflect on the true heroism of the first responders and helpers, and remember and honor the victims of that tragic day.
#NeverForget
Queens has announced its intention to return to campus for the spring semester. Read President
@DanielGLugo
's message to the Queens community on our dedicated webpage:
Last day of classes mood! Congratulations to
@queenswlax
for finishing undefeated in conference, number one seed in the
@SAC_Athletics
championship and SAC Regular Season Champs.
The first player in
@QueensAthletics
history has been selected in the
@MLB
draft.
Read more about Tanner Jacobson’s journey from Queens to the St. Louis
@Cardinals
➡️
Given the uncertainty impacting our local community, Queens is expediting a scholarship initiative for 2020 Mecklenburg County high school graduates to attend Queens: The Queens Commitment.
We are thrilled that President Emerita, Pamela Davies, has been elected as Chair of the Board of Directors of the YMCA USA. Her leadership of the 27-member board will set strategic direction and policy, guiding the Y’s work to strengthen community. Congrats, Dr. Davies!
Queens has been named among the top 10 regional universities in the south by
@usnews
.
"Queens is on an amazing trajectory. Rankings or no rankings, we will continue to do what we've been doing throughout our 165-year history." -President
@DanielGLugo
📝
Enriching the student life experience
@QueensUniv
. Welcome María Del Carmen Flores-Mills, our new vice president of student engagement and dean of students.