Freeman Scholars

Livie Apple is from Gastonia, North Carolina. She aspires to become a math teacher and is pursuing degrees in mathematics and middle grades education. Outside of her academic pursuits, Livie is actively involved in the Noyce Teacher Scholars Program, North Carolina Teaching Fellows, and is President of the Teaching Fellows club. She enjoys spending time […]

Makii is a Criminal Justice major and has found a passion for “bridging the gap” between youth and law enforcement after working with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and International Association of Chiefs of Police. She enjoys singing, dancing, reading, eating, laughing, and making other people laugh. Makii would like to find a dance club […]

Kevin Fuentes Ortiz is a first generation Latino-American, raised in Burlington, North Carolina. His hobbies include spending time with friends and family, as well as traveling and watching “Grey’s Anatomy”. He is passionate about serving and helping his community, which inspired him to choose a future career as a nurse practitioner.

Tytianna hopes to work as a designer for apps and websites, aiming to make them as aesthetically pleasing and user friendly as possible. She plans to be involved with the Black Student Union.

Weylin was born in Brunswick, Georgia, lived in Statesville, N.C., and went to CCTL, where her got his highschool diploma and associate’s degree. Weylin’s Interests include video games, soccer, and music.

Hannah Lynn is from Ararat, North Carolina. She aspires to be a nurse practitioner working in family medicine to help those struggling with substance abuse. In her community, she is involved in the local Scouts, BSA troop, and has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Hannah Lynn enjoys reading, running, hanging out with her cats, […]

Jacob aspires to become a high school math teacher, giving him the ability to influence, educate and lead young people for generations to come. He is a proud member of the NC Teaching Fellows and University Honors Program at UNC Charlotte. In his free time, Jacob enjoys music, spending time with friends and family, and […]

Jana is a first generation Lebanese-American, born and raised in Charlotte, and she enjoys traveling and baking cakes. She spends her free time with friends and family, along with watching shows like “The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals”. Her favorite sport to watch and play is soccer. Furthermore, Jana has a strong passion for helping […]

Brinda is a first-generation Indian American, born and raised in GA. Some of her hobbies include journaling, volunteering in the community, traveling, and dancing in Navratri. One of her favorite places to visit is the night market in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. On campus, she is an Honors Ambassador for UHP and partakes in analytical chemistry research. […]

Giovanna hopes to work at a nonprofit after graduating. She has enjoyed being a member of the University Honors Program and the opportunities that come with it. In her free time, Giovanna likes to play piano, volunteer at her church, and spend time with her family and friends.