1st Official Chancellor of Charlotte college: Dean W. Colvard

In 1966, UNC system President William Friday appointed Dean W. Colvard as the first official Chancellor of Charlotte College. During his tenure, the university grew from 1,700 students to over 8,000. He was also instrumental in establishing the University Research Park and the Discovery Place Museum in Uptown Charlotte. The university named the Colvard Building in his honor after his retirement in 1979.