Finance

RMI Golf Tournament sets new fundraising records, expands student opportunities

Categories: Finance, News Tags: Undergraduate Programs

It was a record-breaking year for the UNC Charlotte Risk Management and Insurance Golf Tournament. This year’s event raised $95,000 for student scholarships, pushing its seven-year total past $500,000. These funds, raised through strong partnerships with companies and industry leaders, represent a significant milestone in support for Belk College of Business students on their path […]

UNC Charlotte forecast reveals state economy faces mixed outlook with continued growth, lingering challenges

North Carolina’s economy is projected to see sustained growth through the rest of 2025 and into 2026, but businesses should prepare for uncertainties from federal policy decisions and the state’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. This outlook comes from the latest North Carolina Economic Forecast published by the UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business. North Carolina’s […]

Charlotte risk management and insurance experts bring home national honors

Categories: Finance, News Tags: Awards, Faculty

Belk College of Business faculty have earned national honors for their research and teaching in risk management and insurance. The American Risk and Insurance Association recognized Gene Lai and Faith R. Neale in August at the World Risk and Insurance Economics Congress, an international gathering of three leading organizations in risk and insurance. Lai, James […]

Business Niner builds foundation for finance career

Categories: Economics, Finance, News Tags: Commencement

Since she was 16, Abby Gordon ’25 has worked at Cannon Pharmacy in Kannapolis, juggling her shifts with high school classes and college courses at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and UNC Charlotte. As she graduates from Charlotte in August with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, Gordon leaves with confidence, connections and the knowledge […]

While North Carolina economy is expected to grow, factors add uncertainty, Belk College analysis finds

UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast offers practical, trusted analysis North Carolina’s economy is projected to see continued growth in 2025, with 2.7% increase in real — inflation adjusted — Gross Domestic Product expected, for the fifth full year of growth since COVID-19. The biggest increases in new jobs are anticipated in information, educational and […]

Building a Legacy: Bryan Lopez Villanueva’s Journey from First-Gen Student to Business Leader

By Bryson FosterPhoto by Amy Hart Bryan Lopez Villanueva is using lessons learned as a first-generation college student at UNC Charlotte to pave a way into the business world. “I’ve met so many people here who are passionate about helping students in a way I have never seen. This has been instrumental for my future,” […]

Lessons in risk

Belk College of Business undergraduate students in Dr. Faith Neale’s catastrophic risk class presented their research in Munich, Germany.

Uncertainty adds complexity to economic outlook, Belk College analysis finds

UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast offers practical, trusted analysis

Fourth Quarter 2024 North Carolina Economic Forecast

UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast offers practical, trusted research.

December graduate juggles dual degrees, military service, peer mentoring

Belk College scholar pursues career in cybersecurity