University Commendations for Leadership and Service Recipient

Lexue Zhao is graduating in December with double degrees in accounting and finance. She worked in the Popp Martin Student Union’s loading dock, rising to student lead, and was named the 2025 UNC Charlotte Student Employee of the Year. Zhao serves as president of Phi Sigma Pi, co‑president of Gamma Iota Sigma and treasurer of Beta Alpha Psi. She earned the Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award and led her chapter to a Silver Award for collective service. She has also been active in the Women’s Leadership Development Program, the SERVE Team and as a photographer for the Niner Times.