UTOP Stories

Without UTOP, my college experience would’ve been so different and it allowed me to grow into the leader that I am today!

Member of Alpha Kappa Psi, Professional Business Fraternity 

First recipient of Priscilla Kersey Excellence Scholarship 

Kim Piccolo Memorial Scholarship

Thanks to UTOP, I have been involved in so many organizations that bettered me as a leader and an individual.

2015 Herman E. Thomas Outstanding Male Award Recipient

2017 UTOP Leadership Award: Male Mentor of the Year Recipient

I wouldn’t be the leader I am if it weren’t for the foundation of leadership that UTOP helped build.

2018 UTOP Leadership Award: Mentor of the Year Recipient

UTOP changed my life that summer and gave me friends, family and mentors that still continue to pour into my success as a student.

I was always a step ahead; it lead to my academic and social success at UNC Charlotte, which lead to my success as a professional thereafter.