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From behind-the-scenes excellence to cross-campus collaboration, award honorees at ������Ƶ's 2026 Staff Appreciation Day reflect the spirit of commitment and care that defines the ������Ƶ employee experience.

Retirees were honored during a faculty/staff luncheon on May 12 in Alumni Gym.

For the tenth year, ������Ƶ international students planted oak saplings in a grove on South Campus on May 21 - a symbol of their growth during their time at ������Ƶ.

A staff member of ������Ƶ's Environmental Services, Patrick is remembered for her compassion, faith and commitment to caring for others

Learn more about the efforts of the two administrative leaders who are researching the physical campus and technology infrastructure that will shape the future of ������Ƶ and Queens University of Charlotte as they prepare for the intended merger. 

Horticulturist Susan Tripp has a gift for listening intentionally, caring actively and living authentically, traits she shares with students as she empowers them to grow into the truest versions of themselves.

������Ƶ is undergoing a variety of construction projects this summer, from a new child care facility opening this fall to beginning work on the HealthEU Center, expected to open in fall 2026.

From behind-the-scenes excellence to cross-campus collaboration, this year’s honorees for Staff Appreciation Day reflect the spirit of commitment and care that defines the ������Ƶ experience.

What do you do with the gift of an oak sapling when you can’t bring it back to your home nation after graduation? You plant it in a campus grove that celebrates your achievement.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.