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We’re looking forward to meeting the latest group of #BusinessNiners! What’s the week of welcome? UNC Charlotte’s New Student Welcome and Chancellor’s Cookout is dedicated to welcoming and introducing new undergraduate students to UNC Charlotte and learning what it means to be a 49er. The Belk College’s week of convocation events begin Monday, Aug. 18, […]

A new initiative called the Gold Standard will encourage, support and reward Belk College of Business undergraduates who pursue high-impact experiences to prepare for successful careers. “The evidence is clear that experiential learning opportunities enhance students’ skills, engagement and career readiness,” said Natasha Randle, associate dean for undergraduate programs. “The Gold Standard allows us to […]

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 […]

Natasha Wilkins Randle is chosen as one of two UNC Charlotte participants for the sixth cohort of the Executive Leadership Institute, a 10-month initiative that is building the next generation of leadership within the UNC System. As Belk College of Business associate dean for undergraduate programs, Randle is a strategic leader, guiding program and curriculum […]

UNC Charlotte students who are preparing for careers in STEM, supply chain and logistics have gained new opportunities for scholarships, mentorship and hands-on learning through a partnership between the William States Lee College of Engineering and Bobcat Company, a leading global manufacturer of compact equipment used in construction, agriculture and land maintenance. Students in relevant […]

Everywhere they traveled during an entrepreneurial ecosystem tour of Charlotte this spring, a group of MIT Foundry Fellows peppered experts they met with questions and observations. They were soaking up as much as they could during their whirlwind trip to the city and to UNC Charlotte. Hosted on their Charlotte visit by the UNC Charlotte […]

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 […]

Anthony Francis’s journey is a testament to the power of education and perseverance. A teacher, father, and soon-to-be Bank of America strategist, Francis sees his MBA from the Belk College of Business not just as a personal achievement, but as an investment in his family’s future.

The first and second floors of the Friday building will be closed from May 11 to August 11, 2025. Students who need access to the Niblock Student Center will only be able to enter the Friday building from the Fretwell side to use the elevators to get to the third floor. Faculty and staff working […]

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,” […]