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Join the Belk College Gold Rush events Aug. 17–20 and connect with resources, student organizations, alumni, faculty and fellow Business Niners.

Karla Paulino shares how her London internship abroad at the Raindance Film Festival, paired with global marketing classes, shaped her academic, professional and personal growth.

The Belk College of Business mourns the passing of Dr. John Connaughton, Professor of Financial Economics and the University’s longest-serving faculty member, who died on June 24, 2026. For more than four decades, Dr. Connaughton led the North Carolina Economic Forecast, providing business leaders and policymakers across the Carolinas with rigorous, data-driven analysis of state […]

New research from UNC Charlotte’s Belk College finds that apologizing for minor service failures can hurt revenue — and what companies should do instead.

New undergraduate, graduate and international offerings reflect evolving industry needs across Charlotte and beyond. As industries evolve and new technologies reshape the workplace, the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte is expanding its academic portfolio to meet the moment, shaped by the demands of the Charlotte market — the nation’s second-largest banking center and […]

Kiki Mills ’27 reflects on her JL Price MBA student experience and the “MBA BINGO” framework she created to support wellness, networking and resource use throughout the program.

As one of the first graduates of Charlotte’s online BSBA program, Jessica Prichard reflects on her 14‑year path to commencement — a story of resilience, recovery and the support that helped her return and finish her degree.

Truist, in partnership with UNC Charlotte, successfully hosted its fifth annual Truist Rapid Innovation Program UNC Charlotte Immersive Experience, fostering collaboration between academic institutions and corporations to prepare the next generation of talent.  The program has evolved into a high-impact, hands-on experience designed to move beyond traditional recruiting and classroom learning. The immersive event brings […]

The Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte continues to build national momentum, posting significant gains and earning new program recognitions in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. The J.L. Price MBA is ranked No. 41 overall, No. 28 among public universities and is the top ranked part-time MBA among […]

Tom Gabbard, CEO of Blumenthal Arts, joined UNC Charlotte students for the Spring 2026 C-Suite Speaker Series conversation on the business of show business. He offered an inside look at the economics of the performing arts, where success often extends beyond Broadway through touring productions and licensing. Gabbard also highlighted the industry’s impact in Charlotte, […]