Queens University of Charlotte

09/04/2026

From Texas to Charlotte, Bergan Pinkley '30 is ready for her next chapter.

“I'm excited to expand my horizons in a bigger city and find new ways to give back.”

The incoming cross country and track and field student-athlete was named a Texas Student Hero for her commitment to serving others. At Queens, she's looking forward to competing, studying psychology and finding new ways to serve her new community.

Meet Bergan: https://bit.ly/4gr1JMf

Long before signing her commitment to run for the Queens Royals, Bergan Pinkley '30 was already making strides far beyond the track as an exceptional scholar, standout athlete and passionate community servant. Pinkley, who will compete on Queens' cross country and track and field teams, has an impre...

08/29/2026

Raven Horneman '30 had a pretty memorable place to learn she was going to be a Royal: a Scout meeting.

“It was phenomenal and I really felt that it was an affirming moment that I was meant to be a Royal.”

The Charlotte native and Eagle Scout is bringing her passion for leadership, creative writing and connecting with others to Queens as a Presidential Scholar.

Get to know Raven:

For Charlotte native Raven Horneman '30, true leadership is built through hands-on service, resilience, and a deep commitment to building community. An International Baccalaureate graduate of East Mecklenburg High School, Horneman has always believed in the importance of helping those around her, wh...

08/28/2026

A Queens tradition rooted in honor and service.

At the Sed Min Ceremony, our newest students affirmed their commitment to the Queens Honor Code and officially joined our academic community.

The ceremony takes its name from our university motto, Non ministrari sed ministrare, meaning “Not to be served, but to serve,” a principle that has guided generations of Royals.

08/26/2026

Back like we never left. Welcome home, Royals! 💙

08/25/2026

For Lauren Lee '30, writing is a way to connect, reflect and make her voice heard.

“When I write poetry, it helps me get certain messages out there that I think people need to hear.”

Now, she's bringing that passion to Queens, where she plans to study creative writing with a minor in journalism and join the Leadership Scholars Program.

Get to know Lauren:

For incoming first-year student Lauren Lee '30, writing has always provided a sanctuary, a processing tool, and a way to build community. That passion for connection made her a natural fit for the Queens Leadership Scholars Program, a selective two-year experience that equips students with real-worl...

08/24/2026

Oliver Pili '30 has been looking at Queens through a camera lens long before becoming a Royal.

His passion for photography started in high school and has already led to hands-on media experience at the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte.

“Photography has taught me to stop for a second and take everything in, to take mental screenshots.”

Get to know Oliver:

Oliver Pili’s ’30 connection to Queens University started well before he officially enrolled. While a high school student at Bradford Prep in Charlotte, Pili visited Queens with his teammates to watch a men's volleyball match. With a camera in hand, Pili made a quick dash onto the court to snap ...

08/04/2026

This summer, Queens hosted the inaugural AI Play Summer Day Camp, welcoming middle school students to campus for a week of hands-on learning and discovery.

Through interactive activities and real-world conversations about artificial intelligence, students explored emerging technology while building creativity, curiosity and critical thinking skills. The camp is a great example of how Queens and Elon are creating meaningful learning experiences for students both on campus and in our community.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pTh7nI

Queens University of Charlotte hosted Charlotte-area youth for AI Play Summer Day Camp providing hands-on experience in machine learning and interactive AI development.

07/29/2026

07/24/2026

Music has the power to connect, heal and inspire, even when people can't be together.

When the pandemic disrupted in-person music therapy sessions at GiGi's Playhouse Charlotte, Queens students and their professor found a new way to serve. Their innovative virtual approach not only kept participants engaged but also led to research that was recently published in a peer-reviewed music therapy journal.

Read how undergraduate research, creativity and a commitment to serving others made a lasting impact ➡

A global pandemic couldn't stop the music for a team of Queens University of Charlotte undergraduate researchers and their professor in 2020. When sudden shutdowns canceled their in-person sessions at GiGi’s Playhouse Charlotte, a Down syndrome achievement center, they quickly pivoted online, brin...

06/29/2026

That's a wrap on ROAR, our new student orientation! We’ll see you again this fall, Royals 💙