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Dean Troyer Named to CLT Alliance Executive Committee

Dean Troyer Named to CLT Alliance Executive Committee

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance supports economic development in the Charlotte region
   December 18, 2020

Belk College of Business Dean Jennifer Troyer has been named to the 2021 Executive Committee of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.

Committee members were announced during the 2020 Annual Outlook, which was held virtually on Monday, Dec. 14. As a...

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Belk College Celebrates the Class of 2020

Belk College Celebrates the Class of 2020

1,551 new graduates join the Belk College alumni network in 2020
   December 18, 2020

While the final semesters for the class of 2020 have been unconventional, the Belk College of Business is celebrating the spirit of community, and the support and pride faculty, staff and alumni have in the accomplishments of students graduating this year.  

On Jan. 8, UNC Charlotte will honor all 2020 graduates (May, August...

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Alumni News Roundup: Driving Business in 2020

Alumni News Roundup: Driving Business in 2020

Business Niners made a difference during unprecedented times
   December 17, 2020

In 2020, Belk College of Business alumni continued to show they are doers, change makers and leaders. 

Despite a global pandemic, Business Niners across the world made a positive impact on business and in their careers. Alumni also gave back to the college and the University, as speakers at events and as volunteers. ...

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North Carolina’s Economic Forecast: Steady Growth for 2021

North Carolina’s Economic Forecast: Steady Growth for 2021

Belk College Economist John Connaughton says 2021 represents the first year of an economic comeback.
   December 10, 2020

North Carolina’s economy – which experienced its biggest decline since the Great Depression – will bounce back in 2021, according to ...

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Scouting Food Drive Supports Jamil Niner Student Pantry

Scouting Food Drive Supports Jamil Niner Student Pantry

   December 1, 2020

The inaugural Scouting Food Drive, developed by Belk College of Business Alumni Council member David McKenzie ‘88, ‘91, is helping UNC Charlotte students who struggle with food insecurity.

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Belk College Fills Academic Leadership Positions

Belk College Fills Academic Leadership Positions

Academic leaders named to new roles at the college
   November 30, 2020

Seven Belk College of Business faculty members are on the move, filling key leadership positions for the college.

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Connect with the Graduate Student Ambassadors

Connect with the Graduate Student Ambassadors

Ambassadors network with future graduate students and assist them in their graduate school journey.
   November 25, 2020

The Belk College Graduate Student Ambassadors enjoy interacting with potential new students, like you, and are available to answer your questions. We invite you to connect with the team of Ambassadors to learn more about the student experience as you consider a top-ranked master's degree from the Belk College.

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Three Things I Learned in my First Semester of Graduate School

Three Things I Learned in my First Semester of Graduate School

Student Insight: M.S. in Management Ambassador, Kelvin Pineda, reflects on the past semester.
   November 24, 2020

Amid a global pandemic, 53 students embarked on their first semester of graduate school in the M.S in Management program. This year has proven to be challenging in many ways, the educational environment that we have grown accustomed to has been moved to a virtual setting to ensure the safety of our academic community. While the...

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UNC Charlotte Chancellor Highlights State of Housing Research

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Highlights State of Housing Research

CKCRE’s award-winning report is featured in a monthly research article
   November 20, 2020

As part of a monthly initiative to highlight outstanding research projects at UNC Charlotte, Chancellor Sharon Gaber has selected the Childress Klein Center for Real Estate (CKCRE)’s "State of Housing in Charlotte" report for November.

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4 Takeaways: Family Business and COVID-19

4 Takeaways: Family Business and COVID-19

Dean's Leadership Series examines the impact COVID-19 is having on family businesses in Charlotte
   November 18, 2020

The Dean’s Leadership Series, a new online series for UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business, focused on the impact COVID-19 is having on family business with a panel of Charlotte-based business leaders on Monday, Nov. 16. 

Here are four takeaways from the session.

1. Be present...

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