James Dicus

Class of 2015
Hometown: Lexington, NC

James Dicus, of Charlotte, NC, graduated with degrees in International Business and Mass Media. James hopes to work abroad in the international business world, utilizing his education in the field of sales or communications. As part of the Levine Scholars Program, James interned with the Charlotte International Cabinet, Charlotte Bobcats, EMCO Charlotte, the website Clture.org and Advacare Pharma in Shanghai. He also travelled to Limoges, France as a delegate for the city of Charlotte. While in Charlotte, James engaged in many volunteer experiences, including leading bike rides with the Trips for Kids Foundation and developing and implementing a marketing package for Drumstrong Rhythm and Arts Festival. “At UNC Charlotte, I received a hands-on education, steeped in real world experience and geared towards professionalism. The Levine Scholars Program enhanced this education tenfold by pushing me towards excellence and constantly reminding me my education was not primarily purposed at benefiting myself but that I may be equipped to make a positive, tangible change in the world around me.”