Brandon Nixon

Class of 2016

Hometown: Fayetteville, NC

Brandon Nixon, of Fayetteville, NC, graduated in May 2016 with a degree in Philosophy. Upon graduation, Brandon began working at Google as a Human Resource Associate in their People Operations department located in San Francisco. During this time, Brandon also plans to apply to Harvard Business School. As a Levine Scholar, Brandon interned at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and Google for two consecutive summers. His international experience included an archeological trip to Jerusalem and an existentialism course in Paris. During his time at UNC Charlotte, Brandon was actively involved in the Student Government Association, where he served as class president for three consecutive years. Brandon also planned and creatively directed several art showcases. “Four years ago, who knew I would be doing art? I could never imagine myself accomplishing so much anywhere else,” Brandon reflected. “I am grateful for every single thing UNC Charlotte – and more specifically, the Levine Scholars Program – has given me.”