Alumni

UNC Charlotte’s undergraduate business programs rank in the top 24 percent nationwide, according to the 2016 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges published this week. UNC Charlotte’s undergraduate business programs are ranked No. 114 out of 478 schools, in a tie with 16 other business schools nationwide. Statewide, UNC Charlotte ranks No. […]

The North Carolina economy continues to grow but is facing more unpredictability in 2015, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported Sept. 9 in the Babson Capital Management/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast. “2015 is proving to be a volatile year for the U.S. economy, with several important economic factors trending in very uncertain ways. North Carolina has […]

L. Howard Godfrey receiving Academic Leadership Award

Dr. Steven Rogelberg’s research on the strategic use of meetings not only documents the negative of impact of poorly run meetings on employee engagement and well-being, but identifies key practices to unlock the potential of meetings to promote innovation and critical decision making. This week, his research was featured in The Wall Street Journal in […]

Under the direction of Dr. John Connaughton, the UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast has provided invaluable economic data for North Carolina since 1981. Babson Capital Management joined the Forecast as a sponsor in 2010. The Belk College of Business hosts a quarterly luncheon and press conference for the business community and the media. Connaughton presented the […]

The North Carolina economy is in its sixth consecutive year of economic growth in 2015, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly forecast for the state. Connaughton presented the Babson Capital Management/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast on June 3. In his talk, he highlighted five areas of the economy to watch in the […]

On Thursday, May 14, the Belk College hosted a reception at the UNC Charlotte Harris Alumni Center at Johnsons Glen to celebrate alumni service and generosity over the past year in support of the College and our students. Dr. Steven Ott, Dean of the Belk College, shared, “Support from our alumni directly impacts the scholarships, […]

The Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte recently presented annual awards to faculty and staff who have excelled in teaching, research and service. The 2015 Faculty and Staff Awards were presented on April 24 to: Ethan Chiang, assistant professor of finance, and Keener Hughen, assistant professor of finance, received the Best Paper award for […]

Dr. Victor Zitian Chen, assistant professor of international management in the Belk College of Business, has received the 2015 Young Professional (YP) Educator award from the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals (YPs). The Charlotte Chamber YPs honored 24 finalists between 21 and 39 years of age from a competitive and diverse pool of nominees […]

The Belk College of Business is proud to recognize alumni and faculty members receiving UNC Charlotte Alumni Awards. The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association is commemorating accomplishments and contributions of UNC Charlotte alumni, faculty, and friends to the University’s mission of promoting excellence and engagement as an urban research institution. The Alumni Awards Celebration is Tuesday, […]