Faculty & Staff

The strength of our college lies in the expertise, dedication, and innovation of our faculty and staff.

As educators, researchers, mentors, advisors, and leaders, they advance our mission of academic excellence through innovative teaching, impactful scholarship, and meaningful service. Their commitment to discovery and research not only expands knowledge within their fields but also creates opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning and transformative experiences.

With 130+ full-time faculty and a dedicated group of adjunct faculty, KCOS pursues collaborative work for successful student outcomes, community partnerships and cutting-edge research, with more than $44M in external funding in FY 2025.

Klein College Important Dates fall 2026

Dates will continue to be added as details become available.

  • Friday, Aug. 14: KCOS All College meeting
  • Thursday, Aug. 27: KCOS Student Welcome Event (Lucas Room in Cone University Center, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.)
  • Friday Aug. 21: Biological Sciences Welcome event for students (Woodward second floor, 3-5 p.m.)
  • Monday Aug. 31: Innovation Brew, 10:10 – 11 a.m.
  • Thursday Sept. 10: Botanical Gardens Dorm Plant Sale, all plants $5! (Popp Martin Student Union, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
  • Monday, Sept. 14: Biomedical Sciences Symposium (Dubois Center, full day)
  • Sept. 21-25: Klein College Week (details TBA, events each day)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 23: UNC Charlotte 80th birthday Founder’s Day event
  • Wednesday, Sept. 23: CURE Workshop Series, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 23: Educational Innovation Lunch, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 24: Klein College Day student event, details TBA
  • Thursday, Sept. 24: Botanical Gardens 60th birthday event (evening, free sweet treats)
  • Friday, Sept 25: KCOS Social at Armored Cow, F/S, Students, Alumni 
  • Saturday, Sept. 26: KCOS Alumni Tailgate Takeover – Charlotte Football (Family Weekend)
  • Sept. 27- Oct. 3: Niner Nation Week
  • September 29: Niner Nation Week Kick-Off (KCOS Table in Cauble Quad, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.)
  • Oct. 8-10: Fall Plant Sale, Botanical Gardens
  • Saturday, Oct. 10: NC American Society for Microbiology conference at UNC Charlotte
  • Oct. 12-13: Fall Recess for students (no classes)
  • Thursday, Oct. 29: Innovation Brew, 2 – 3:15 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 6: Educational Innovation Lunch, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 13: Botanical Gardens 60th birthday ticketed event (PMSU 340, evening event)