Susan K. Michael Selected as Marshal for Charlotte’s Inaugural Summer Commencement

Susan K. Michael, senior lecturer of chemistry, was selected as the University marshal for UNC Charlotte’s first-ever summer commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, August 9.

Faculty are selected for this distinguished role based on their leadership and service to the campus community, and faculty excellence in their teaching and professional achievements.

She was recognized last year with the prestigious UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence, the top honor for teaching at the University.

Michael is also an alumna of Charlotte, earning a master’s of science degree.

Michael has taught full-time at Charlotte for 27 years, educating more than 10,000 students in introductory chemistry lectures and labs.

She has also been the face of the chemistry department to new students for the past decade, attending open houses, admitted student days, new student orientations and other recruiting sessions.