Kevin Caldwell

Class of 2015
Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Kevin Caldwell, of Charlotte, NC, graduated with a bachelor degree in Religious Studies and continues his time at UNC Charlotte as he pursues a Master’s in Geography. Kevin is interested in the implementation of more efficient systems that will make cities more resilient to future challenges, and he is excited to use Charlotte as a laboratory to study the process of the region’s rapid urban growth. As a Levine Scholar, Kevin interned with the Levine Museum of the New South in Charlotte, NC and spent two summers working at Mt. Zion Archaeological Excavation in Jerusalem, Israel. Kevin’s experience in Jerusalem was formative; excavating more than 2,000 years of material remains facilitated the development of a perspective focused on how the environment mediates social, environmental and economic conflicts.  “My experience with the Levine Scholars Program is inseparable from my experience growing up in Charlotte. The Levine Scholars Program provided me the network to integrate myself into the dynamic processes working to make Charlotte better, and ultimately helped me discover my passion in the construction of better places today for our future tomorrow,” Kevin reflected. He recognizes the flexibility of the Levine Scholars Program as its greatest strength and appreciates the support it provided him throughout his undergraduate career. “Spending the past four years as a 49er encouraged me to ‘stake my claim,’ follow my passions and embrace the can-do spirit that defines this place.”