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Alan T. Shaohas assumed additional administrative responsibilities in the Belk College of Business and now holds the title of Associate Dean for Professional Graduate and Global Business Programs. He has served as associate dean for international programs since 2005. In addition todeveloping anddirectingthe Belk College’s academic programs in Europe, Latin America and Asia, Shao will […]

The North Carolina economy declined by 0.3 percent during 2008 and is expected to fall another 1.8 percent in 2009, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly economic forecast for the state. However, Gross State Product (GSP) should begin to stabilize during second quarter and may signal a technical end to the […]

Dubois gives thumbs up; trustees have final say

Dr. Gary Kohut, professor of management, has been appointedas interim Director of the M.B.A. Program andinterim director of executive education for the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte. Both of these appointments are effective immediately and will last through June 30, 2010. “We arefortunate to have inGary Kohut a facultyleaderwho has the vision, abilities, […]

John Connaughton, professor of economics in the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte, recently conducted an economic impact study for the Charlotte Regional Partnership to determine the contribution of the film and video production and distribution industry to the regional economy. Connaughton determined that the impact was more than $468 million per year, and […]

Belk College BAC member makes prestigious list for the first time

Members of the Belk College’s Alumni Advisory Council recently established a scholarship fund to benefit business students based on academic merit, demonstrated leadership, and financial need. The Council, chaired by Jeff Stewart ’93, has spent the past few months defining goals and objectives for the upcoming year in four key areas: Alumni Engagement, Mentoring and […]

The Belk College of Business has signed on as a sponsor of The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association‘s 48th annual awards weekend, which will take place in Salisbury, N.C.,April 28-30. The Belk College of Business will launch an M.B.A. in sports marketing and management this fall. The sponsorship is designed to promote the new degree […]

Tony Plath, associate professor of finance in the Belk College of Business, hasdeveloped an outstanding reputation amongregional media for his expertise on banking and the financial services industry and his uncensored observations on the decisions made by industry leaders. Withrecent economic turmoil turning the spotlight to Charlotte, Plath has become sought after by national media […]

The Graduate School at UNC Charlotte is hosting a number of activities during the week of March 10 to show appreciation to the graduate and professional student population. All graduate and professional students are invited to attend the following events. Monday, March 10: Graduate Games, 12:00 to 5:00 PM, SAC 2nd Floor Zumba Fitness for […]