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Math finance program celebrates 20th anniversary with Nobel laureate visit
It was a full-circle moment for UNC Charlotte alumni on Nov. 14 at a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the nationally ranked Mathematical Finance program.
Nobel Prize winner to offer new ideas to address global retirement funding crisis
It is likely that you or someone you know is experiencing the retirement funding crisis first-hand. Perhaps you have pushed out your own retirement, not sure if you can retire comfortably. Maybe you are advising someone else, either through a career in finance or wealth management or helping a family member assess their financial readiness […]
Affordable housing is critically scarce, even with improved supply
Charlotte’s rapid growth has created persistent, strong demand for housing. While supply has started to catch up with demand, and income growth has helped, affordable housing has hovered out of reach for many in the region, according to the State of Housing in Charlotte 2025 report. “Rapid growth inevitably leads to persistent and strong demand […]
Leaders, champions celebrated at Belk College alumni awards ceremony
The Belk College of Business honored outstanding alumni at the 2025 Alumni Awards, celebrating leaders who exemplify service, innovation and business excellence.
RMI Golf Tournament sets new fundraising records, expands student opportunities
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 […]
Charlotte alumnus and partners cook up success with Gleezy’s premium hot dogs
From the PGA Tour to local clubhouses and Harris Teeter grocery stores, Belk College of Business alumnus Bryce Rech ’05 and partners are transforming the humble hot dog into a premium culinary experience with their smoking-hot company, Gleezy. The success of this underdog Charlotte start-up, with its double smoked beef brisket hot dogs and signature […]
Communities must build resilience to survive economic shocks, Charlotte and Irish experts say
Pandemics, financial crises, policy shifts and other economic shocks can rattle even the strongest economies, but a focus on resilience can soften the blow. This is a key takeaway from a “Strengthening Economic Resilience” panel last week with academic, business and policy experts from the Belk College of Business, the Charlotte region and Ireland. The […]
Novant Health leader offers students insights into real-world experiences
Novant Health executive Sanjay Gupta shares his career journey and leadership lessons with UNC Charlotte business students.
UNC Charlotte MBA candidate delivers insights for entrepreneurial technology companies
Throughout the academic year, Kudzai Mtasa applies what he’s learned in Charlotte MBA courses and his global business acumen to guide other students as a graduate assistant with Niner Finances. Meanwhile, this summer he tapped into his expertise to advise two early-stage technology companies, as one of 17 MBA students chosen statewide for an internship […]
Belk College of Business celebrates Charlotte connections, economic impact
The Belk College of Business marked its essential role as an economic driving force for Charlotte region earlier this month, as it welcomed new faculty members and unveiled a new video, “Top-Tier Research, Real-World Results — The Belk College Difference.” “As an alum of the Belk College, I’m beaming with pride with what I see […]