JUDY ROSE
Blacksburg High School Class of 1970
Winthrop – B.S. Physical Education 1974
University of Tennessee- Masters in P.E. 1975
Athletic Director UNC-Charlotte-1990
Third woman ever to spearhead collegiate program
Served in school’s athletic department in various positions including head women’s basketball coach
Oversaw significant improvements to athletic facilities including new field house, track, arena and football stadium
Judy W.Rose Football Center- UNC Charlotte – 2012 Woman of the Year in Charlotte – 1996
Citizen of the Year – 1997
“My parents are my heroes — mom died at an early age, but she instilled the right core values, and my dad reinforced that and taught me business values as well.”
