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Students, alumnus make Charlotte Inno ‘Under 25’ list

Students, alumnus make Charlotte Inno ‘Under 25’ list

List honors young tech leaders.
   October 6, 2020

Two Belk College of Business students and a recent graduate have been named to the Charlotte Inno’s 2020 “Under 25” list of young tech leaders. 

These “most promising and notable entrepreneurs”...

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4 Takeaways from the Inaugural Dean’s Leadership Series

4 Takeaways from the Inaugural Dean’s Leadership Series

Panelists focus on leading in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
   September 30, 2020

The Belk College of Business launched the Dean’s Leadership Series on Monday, Sept. 28, with a conversation on Leading on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion featuring a panel four Charlotte business leaders. 

Here are four takeaways from the event:
 

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Wear Your Crown: Student Starts Non-profit

Wear Your Crown: Student Starts Non-profit

Lauren Martin hopes organization will help women discover themselves
   September 30, 2020

Business Niner Lauren Martin has gone above and beyond during her time with the Belk College of Business. 

Martin, a junior majoring in marketing and supply chain management, completed an internship this summer with Zuryc, a Charlotte-based business technology provider. She says the internship not only helped her discover her passion...

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Childress Klein Center for Real Estate Welcomes New Director

Childress Klein Center for Real Estate Welcomes New Director

Dr. Yongqiang Chu shares his goals for the center and how they'll benefit students
   September 25, 2020

In July, the Childress Klein Center for Real Estate (CKCRE) welcomed its new director, Dr. Yongqiang Chu.

Chu, who joined the Belk College of Business in 2018...

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MSRE Alumna Opens Affordable Housing Advisory Firm

MSRE Alumna Opens Affordable Housing Advisory Firm

Liz Ward pursues dream of opening independent firm focused on community
   September 24, 2020

Liz Ward ‘14, a graduate of the Belk College’s Master of Science in Real Estate program, has recently opened Give Impact, an independent advisory services firm that focuses on solutions for ...

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North Carolina’s Economic Forecast: A Comeback in 2021

North Carolina’s Economic Forecast: A Comeback in 2021

Belk College Economist John Connaughton predicts a rebound in 2021
   September 23, 2020

The new year could bring a resurgence for North Carolina’s economy, which took a historic hit this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to John Connaughton, director of the Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast. 

"While 2021 represents the first full year of the economic comeback from the COVID-19 recession, it is likely to take until early 2022...

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Belk College Rises in U.S. News Undergraduate Rankings

Belk College Rises in U.S. News Undergraduate Rankings

UNC Charlotte also ranks among top universities for social mobility
   September 23, 2020

UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business now ranks among the top 70 public business schools in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Undergraduate Rankings.

Overall, the Belk College moved up 12 spots from last year, tied for 116th overall and among the top three public business schools in North...

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Dean's Leadership Series launched

Dean's Leadership Series launched

Online series aims to celebrate college's 50th anniversary and give back to the community
   September 13, 2020

To celebrate its 50th anniversary and give back to the Charlotte community, UNC Charlotte's Belk College of Business is launching a new monthly online series. 

The Dean’s Leadership Series, presented by Belk...

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Belk College 50: Share Your Memories

Belk College 50: Share Your Memories

The Belk College is kicking off its 50th anniversary by asking for you to share your memories
   September 2, 2020

The Belk College of Business is kicking off a yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary by asking alumni, students, emeriti, faculty, and staff to share their memories.

Have a faculty member, student or staff member who has inspired you? What are you most proud of and what makes the Belk College most unique?...

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Charlotte Business Buzz: COVID-19’s Economic Impact on Charlotte

Charlotte Business Buzz: COVID-19’s Economic Impact on Charlotte

Belk College Economist John Connaughton says region is faring better than much of the country
   August 31, 2020

The nation’s economic downturn from COVID-19 has been all-encompassing, impacting all sectors of the economy at a pace not yet seen in American history. 

The Charlotte region is faring better than average, according to the May Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast. And in July, insurance giant Centene Corp. announced that it selected...

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