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Depken elected to NAASE office

Depken elected to NAASE office

Craig A. Depken II, associate professor of economics in the Belk College of Business, recently waselected vice president of the North American Association of Sports Economics for 2009-2010. The NAASE promotes and facilitates research and teaching in the economics of sports.

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Connaughton presents state economic forecast Sept. 15

Connaughton presents state economic forecast Sept. 15

UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast for the North Carolina economy at a luncheon and press conference Tuesday, Sept. 15, at UNC Charlotte Uptown. Connaughton's presentation begins at noon.

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UNC Charlotte launches "Stake Your Claim" brand campaign

UNC Charlotte launches "Stake Your Claim" brand campaign

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is well-known for its public art, but the recent arrival of a larger-than-life pickax at the traffic circle near the campus’ Dickson Gate entrance goes beyond the aesthetic.

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Feb. 27 economics seminar postponed

The Economics seminar scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, has been cancelled due to inclement weather in the speaker's home city. Additional information will be available on the Belk College website when the seminar is rescheduled.

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Recovery underway but job growth will be slow, Connaughton reports

Recovery underway but job growth will be slow, Connaughton reports

Recovery Underway but Job Growth will be Slow, Connaughton Reports

Job Growth Began in January after Two Years of Decline


CHARLOTTE – March 16, 2010 — The North Carolina economy is forecast to increase by 3.5 percent in 2010, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly forecast for the state....

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Dean Mazzola appointed to University of Liege advisory commitee

Dean Mazzola appointed to University of Liege advisory commitee


Belk College Dean Joseph Mazzola has been appointed to the International Scientific Committee of the HEC Management School at the University of Liège, Belgium (HEC-ULg).

The International Scientific Committee evaluates and sets the strategic direction for the research conducted by HEC-ULg faculty. Committee members include top academics and business...

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SIFE receives Charlotte Saves partnership award

Student organization lauded for outreach programs

The UNC Charlotte chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) recently receivedan award from Charlotte Saves, a not-for-profit organization that promotes financial security and wealth-building in Charlotte.

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Belk College alumna, supporters recognized by Charlotte Business Journal

The Charlotte Business Journal will honor three women with Belk College connectionsthrough their annual Women in Business recognition program.

Congratulations to Madie Burch, Paragon Commercial Bank, Class of1997; Janet Malzone, Grant Thornton, a member of the Accounting Advisory Board; and Cindy Wolfe, president of Charlotte Real Estate Women (CREW), the professional...

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Center for Real Estate board chair earns key promotion at Bank of America

Ron Curtis, the chair of the advisory boardfor the Center for Real Estate at UNC Charlotte, has been promoted to president of commercial real estate banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Mr. Curtis most recently served as the commercial real estate executive for the east division. In his new position, he will be responsible for a national team serving the real estate development...

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UNC Charlotte tax team places in national top ten

UNC Charlotte tax team places in national top ten

A team of UNC Charlotte students has placed in the top ten in the nation in the annualDeloitte Tax Case Study Competition, sponsored by the Deloitte Foundation.

The team consisted of Aaron Cohen, Jessica DeSantis, Russell Griffin, and Maaike Mulders. All are students in the Master of Accountancy program in the Belk College of Business.

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