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School of Professional Studies

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) is positioning Charlotte as the premier destination for learners of all ages by promoting student success with innovative teaching and impactful learning methods. We are paving the path towards becoming a groundbreaking educational hub, offering sought-after programs that cater to the unique needs of learners both within the Charlotte area and beyond.

From April 8-10 join us for our annual #NinerNationGives, our 49-hour digital fundraising event in Charlotte. We invite our SPS alumni, families and friends to show their support for our students, participants, faculty and staff, to wear green, and to proudly showcase their #SPS spirit.

Demonstrate the impact that SPS has made in your life by backing our present and future learners and participants during #NinerNationGives. Your contribution will significantly affect the lives of those we serve.


Up for the Challenge? 
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  • Challenge: 50 gifts unlock $553 (equivalent to a 3-credit course in a Charlotte Online bachelor’s program) 
  • Challenger: Asher Haines



School of Professional Studies Funds
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Laura J. Campbell Scholarship

Honoring Laura J. Campbell’s legacy in event planning and exposition management, this scholarship supports individuals enrolled in the Meeting & Event Planning Certificate program.

The Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation (ASFCF) Scholarship for Women in Continuing Education

Inspired by Anne Spychala’s resilience, community service, and entrepreneurial spirit, this scholarship assists individuals in select UNC Charlotte certificate programs who are looking to change careers or enhance their professional growth.

Camps on Campus (Youth Programs Scholarship Fund)

Offers camp opportunities to children from families facing financial hardship.

Lifelong Learning Opportunity Fund

Supports scholarships for professional credit and youth programs, staff professional development, and other high-priority needs.

Niner Parent Pathways Haines Scholarship

Supports parents of UNC Charlotte alumni or parents of current UNC Charlotte students. This scholarship empowers Niner parents to achieve their own educational aspirations by earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree through Charlotte Online.


See what our students and alumni say:

“I want to be competitive, and being competitive means being able to position myself in all the different avenues out there. Each instructor in the Meeting and Event Planning Certificate program brought something that I needed to understand.” - Robin Sturdivant, ‘23

“Our camper genuinely enjoyed each week’s camp. I was worried that he would get bored with the environment, activities, or people after several weeks of camp – but that did not happen. He was excited about going to camp each week – and the staff was amazing!” - Parent comment from Camps on Campus

“From ease of registration to convenient and well-outfitted training facilities, from the highly experienced and qualified instructors to the available and professional coordinators and support staff, the Project Management Certificate program is the complete package. UNC Charlotte has put together a training program of the highest quality and has made this alumnus proud!” – Vic Morrison, ‘11


Leaderboard
Affiliation Leaderboard
How did Niner Nation show up during Niner Nation Gives?
UNC Charlotte Affiliation
Rank Answer Donors
1 Current Student 2,071
2 Alumni 785
3 Friend 523
4 Staff 504
5 Parent 427
6 Faculty 313
7 Alumni Campus Employee 142
8 49er Legacy Alumni 81
9 Friend of Greek Life 49
10 Faculty/Staff 6
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BONUS BUCKS: Opening Sprint Challenge
Congratulations Formula SAE IC for garnering the most gifts and unlocking $350 for the Opening Spring Challenge from noon to 1:49 p.m.!
Rank Prize Fund Gifts
1 $350 Formula SAE IC 32
2 Greek Life Fund 29
3 R. Bernard Reeves Scholarship 11
4 Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- Unrestricted) 9
5 Pre-Pharmacy Student Association 9
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BONUS BUCKS: Early Bird Day 2!
What a way to wake up! Belk College of Business came out on top in the early bird challenge, securing the most gifts from 6 to 8 a.m. and winning an extra $500 in support!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $500 William States Lee College of Engineering 5
2 Belk College of Business 4
3 Charlotte 49ers Athletics 4
4 College of Health and Human Services 3
5 Class of 2025 Gift Campaign 2
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BONUS BUCKS: Night Owl
The night owls showed up strong! With the most gifts from 12–2 a.m. on April 10, Club Men’s Lacrosse has scored a $500 bonus gift! Thanks to your late-night supporters, you're taking the win — and showing what Niner spirit is all about, no matter the hour.
Rank Prize Fund Gifts
1 $500 University Recreation (UREC) 53
2 Levine Scholars Program 37
3 Student Success 3
4 Belk College Priority Funds 2
5 Engineering Student Organizations 1
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Greek Chapter Leaderboard
Hey UNC Charlotte Greeks! Let's see which Greek Organization can get the most donations during the 49 hours of Niner Nation Gives!
Greek Organization
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alpha Delta Pi 131
2 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 79
3 Alpha Tau Omega 57
4 Lambda Chi Alpha 42
5 Lambda Theta Phi 30
6 Delta Sigma Phi 22
7 Sigma Gamma Rho 22
8 Pi Kappa Phi 20
9 Delta Phi Lambda 15
10 Kappa Alpha Psi 15
11 Phi Beta Sigma 14
12 Kappa Delta 13
13 Alpha Chi Omega 11
14 Delta Sigma Theta 11
15 Zeta Tau Alpha 11
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Provost Troyer's Personal Best Leaderboard!
Congratulations to the top 3 units below with the largest percentage increase in NNG participation since last year. We are blown away by your continued generosity. The Provost's awards have been unlocked!
Rank Prize Unit % +/- Goal
1 $2,490 University College & Undergraduate Education +213.33% 47
goal: 15
2 $1,490 Honors College +109.38% 67
goal: 32
3 $490 Levine Scholars Program +36.36% 135
goal: 99
4 Office of International Programs +31.25% 42
goal: 32
5 William States Lee College of Engineering +23.47% 363
goal: 294
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$1,949
Alumni Association Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to 1,949 proud 49er alumni making a gift in just 49 hours, the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association is contributing an additional $1,949 to support scholarships for Niner students in need!
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$1,000
49er Legacy Challenge
49 Legacy Alumni stepped up For the Love of Charlotte, unlocking a $1,000 reward for a UNC Charlotte Alumni Association Scholarship that will directly support Niner students!
49 / 49 Donors
Completed
2
Match
NNG Student Giving 2:1 Match!
Thank you, student Niners! You have TRIPLED your impact thanks to Gene and Vickie's generous 2:1 match for student giving, which has now been exhausted.
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Early Giving Challenge
Congratulations to the Greek Life Fund for rallying the most unique donors before noon on April 8! Your enthusiastic support has unlocked an additional $350 in funding to empower and enhance Greek Life at UNC Charlotte.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $350 Greek Life Fund 113
2 Education Dean's Excellence Fund 37
3 Jamil Niner Student Pantry 34
4 Belk College Dean's Excellence Fund 25
5 Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- Unrestricted) 21
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Success!
AMBASSADOR POWER HOURS: DAY 1
Congratulations to Ambassador Chris Moxley for generating the most gifts during Power Hours #1 and unlocking the $500 bonus from Gene '73 and Vickie '72, '81 Johnson for the Jaylen C. Moxley Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence!
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Success!
AMBASSADOR POWER HOURS: DAY 2
Congrats to Andrew Bowman, winner of the April 9 Noon–2 p.m. Ambassador Challenge! Your efforts brought in the most gifts and unlocked a $500 bonus from Gene '73 and Vickie '72, '81 Johnson — directed to the Future Alumni Network. Thanks for your commitment to Niner Nation and for supporting future 49ers!
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Success!
BONUS BUCKS: YOU + 2
Hey NNG Ambassadors, have you completed your YOU+2 Challenge yet?! Make your gift using your unique ambassador link and encourage two other Niners to make a gift with the same link. Throughout the 49 hours, THREE You+2 Niners will have a chance to win bonus bucks to the fund of their choice. Give now to enter the drawing! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS SO FAR: Michelle Demers; Stacey Tillman, Jamil Niner Student Pantry
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FINAL COUNTDOWN CHALLENGE
The fund that receives the most gifts in the last 49 minutes of Niner Nation Gives will unlock a $500 bonus gift from Gene '73 and Vickie '71, '82 Johnson!
Rank Prize Fund Gifts
1 $500 College of Engineering Excellence Fund 15
2 Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- Unrestricted) 10
3 Education Dean's Excellence Fund 9
4 Belk College Dean's Excellence Fund 9
5 Levine Scholars Program ASPIRE (formerly director's Fund) 8
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$553
School of Professional Studies Challenge
Thanks to your incredible support, the $553 challenge from Associate Provost Asher Haines has been fully unlocked!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
GOLD Alumni Challenge
You're so GOLD-EN! Thanks to 149 alumni from the classes of 2015–2024 giving back during Niner Nation Gives, a $1,000 reward has been unlocked for the GOLD Alumni Network! Your support shows just how powerful the recent alumni community is when we come together For the Love of Charlotte.
149 / 149 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Alumni Association ACE Challenge
You ACE-D it! You rallied together and with 49 gifts For the Love of Charlotte, you've unlocked the $1,000 reward for a UNC Charlotte Alumni Association Scholarship! Thank you for your incredible dedication to both our campus and our students!
49 / 49 Donors
Completed
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