Johnson Scholars

Shely Acosta, originally from Miami, Florida, moved to North Carolina about six years ago. She is pursuing a goal to become a Neurosurgeon, with aspirations of earning a Ph.D. in Neurobiology. As an active leader in Global Medical Brigades and SACNAS, Shely is dedicated to advancing research on breast cancer inflammation and engaging in medical […]

Madi is a Psychology major and member of the University Honors Program. She is involved in various on-campus clubs and activities such as Niner Times, Pals for PEDS, and being a social media ambassador. Madi hopes to attend graduate school following graduation. She is grateful and excited for all the opportunities of being a Johnson […]

Abiodun is a pre-nursing major student and a member of the University Honors Program. She’s from Durham, North Carolina and enjoys reading and volunteering at her local church. After college, Abiodun plans to further her education to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Noah Atwood hopes to become a graphic designer for the NBA. He is currently the graphic design intern for the UNC Charlotte Athletic Department, as well as a member of the Arts & Architecture Honors Program.

Ken enjoys working with computers and he hope to work towards making life simpler for everybody in their everyday tasks.

Born in Ohio and Raised in Cary NC, Ivan is a Pre-Nursing Major and a member of the University Honors Program. He hopes to become a Nurse Practitioner and aspires to help people at all healthcare system levels, bettering himself in the process. Ivan enjoys running, photography, gardening, and making collages with his friends in […]

Jada is a psychology major and is a member of the University Honors Program. She plans to become neuropsychologist and aspires to help individuals with their mental and physical health. Outside of the classroom, Jada is an active individual and loves to spend her time in the recreational center. She looks forward to meeting new […]

Will Cowan is a sophomore from Asheville, North Carolina. He is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering with a concentration in biomedical engineering and a minor in Spanish. Will hopes to use his experience at UNC Charlotte to reduce costs and increase global accessibility of medical devices. Aside from his time as a student, Will […]

Nia was born and raised in Columbia, SC. She plans to become a sports physical therapist to help athletes work through their physical and mental setbacks while overcoming injuries. In her spare time, Nia enjoys reading, listening to music, and playing the cello. At UNC Charlotte, Nia is the Secretary of the Exercise Science Student […]

Tyler Edwards is a native of Charlotte, NC. His career goals consist of data management and information systems processing. Tyler’s favorite hobbies include powerlifting, listening to music, watching anime, and watching movies.