the From the President


Dear Alumni and Friends, Queens began as a bold vision. In 1857, we broke free from convention and opened our doors to empower women through education, enabling them to define new and different futures for themselves. One hundred sixty-five years later, that legacy of innovation and empowerment still persists. As you will see within the pages of this magazine, we are pressing forward to continue our rich history of transformative learning and servant leadership. For many of those in the Queens community, a singular name comes to mind when they think of legacy: Miss Betty. Tis beloved member of our dining hall staff has served Queens for 60 years. Her heartfelt encouragement and trademark hug are featured in this issue. You’ll also read about legacy builders such as Sandra Levine, who was recently named a Life Trustee after decades of commitment to making Queens "a jewel in Charlotte's crown," and Ada Limón, a faculty member in our Master of Fine Arts program, who was appointed as the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States by the Library of Congress. From the very beginning, our founders answered the call from the Charlotte community and beyond to address the most pressing needs of their time. Our Center for Digital Equity (CDE), led by trailblazer Bruce Clark, is yet another example of how we continue to answer that call. Tis year, as part of the Mayor's Racial Equity Initiative, CDE has been at the table with Vice President Kamala Harris and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper as the driving force behind an effort to make Mecklenburg County the most digitally equitable community in America. Building an enduring legacy includes developing strong strategic


partnerships with organizations throughout the Charlotte region. We are thrilled to have joined with Atrium Health to expand health care resources and enhance existing student health services including behavioral health and sports medicine. In addition, excitement continues to grow as we look to build on our legacy of athletic excellence in NCAA Division 1. Since joining the ASUN Conference last summer, not only have our athletes gained significant momentum, but several Charlotte leaders have stepped up with triple the philanthropic contributions to support our Royals. Tis edition of Queens Magazine provides just a sampling of some


of the incredible initiatives that will help define the Queens legacy for generations to come … and the best part is, we all have an important role to play! I look forward to hearing from you — we can help you find a meaningful way to get involved.


Sincerely,


Daniel G. Lugo President


2 MAGAZINE Did You Know?


SOME BUSINESS LEADERS NEVER STOP LEARNING


Paul Joyce MS ’12


Queens McColl School of Business, through its Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), delivers top-tier leadership development services in the Charlotte Metro area and across the Carolinas. "In today's


ever-changing world,


effective leadership matters," said Rick Mathieu, dean of the McColl School of Business. "Te McColl School's faculty and staff, and the impact of its programs, are well known in our community. ELI helps us leverage that notoriety by providing leadership development and organizational development solutions our clients look for beyond the bounds of their own organization." With clients that include Atrium Health,


Brighthouse Financial, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Lowe's Home Improvement, JELD- WEN, and Global Endowment Management, ELI continues to grow and earn big returns for the university.


"When companies invite you in to design


and deliver leadership development for their high potential talent, it is a very privileged responsibility you take on," said Paul Joyce MS ’12, executive director of ELI. "Not many third- party entities are invited into a place where business strategy, culture formation, and organizational challenges, among others, are openly discussed. ELI earns that privilege and adds value to clients by creating and executing programs that uniquely address their needs." McColl's long-standing focus on leadership


development has kept the school highly ranked in several areas. College Factual, a source of data- driven insights on college outcomes, ranked Queens No. 1 out of 10 schools for Best Organizational Leadership Programs in North Carolina.


—Keith Pierce


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