The William States Lee College of Engineering

Dr. Roger Tipton to Join University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Dr. Roger Tipton is excited to be joining the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science.

UNC Charlotte is an up and coming university that rose eight spots in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings for undergraduate colleges and universities. “UNC Charlotte’s rise in the U.S. News rankings is another indication of our University’s growing academic prominence and reputation,” said Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. “The University has made significant progress over the past decade, with rising graduation and retention rates, and a record number of graduates. It’s gratifying to see recognition for the work we are doing to provide a unique, personalized educational experience for our undergraduate students.” 

In other rankings news, UNC Charlotte rose 136 spots overall in the 2022 Forbes America’s Top Colleges rankings. Last year, Forbes retooled the rankings methodology to better focus on outcomes. Forbes evaluates schools on: alumni salary, debt, graduation rate, Forbes American Leaders List, return on investment, retention rate and academic success.