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UNC Charlotte achieved its highest-ever ranking at No. 74 among public research universities and No. 143 among all national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best College rankings. UNC Charlotte also is recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Innovative Schools,” at No. 38. In the rankings released this week, the Belk College of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Charlotte business students, faculty and staff now have access to real-world financial tools thanks to a private gift.

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 […]