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Graduate student orientation features energy panel

   August 16, 2013

New graduate students attending orientation in the Belk College learn about more than just course schedules, bookstore hours and career development workshops. They also have the opportunity to hear from executives and experts in some of the top industries in the region while networking with fellow students and faculty.

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CREW Charlotte raises $4,000 for Belk College scholarships

   July 22, 2013

CREW Charlotte, a professional organization for women and men engaged in commercial real estate and related service industries, recently announced that proceeds from their annual Casino Night will fund a scholarship in the Belk College this coming year.

Event proceeds of $4,000 will be combined with funds donated from past events to provide two $2,500 scholarships for students in the M....

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Belk College adds Energy concentration to MBA

   July 10, 2013

Responding to the need for highly-trained leaders in Charlotte's growing energy industry, UNC Charlotte has added an Energy concentration to its nationally-ranked part-time MBA program.

A cooperative effort between the Belk College of Business and the Lee College of Engineering, the program is thought to be the first MBA in the country focused on the power industry. Students will enroll...

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RMI program hosts residential property insurance symposium

   June 10, 2013

The Belk College’s Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program hosted a residential property insurance symposium in May, bringing together students, faculty, regulators and industry professionals to discuss current problems and trends...

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UNC Charlotte Enactus chapter ranks in Top 20 in national competition

   June 10, 2013

The UNC Charlotte chapter of Enactus (the student organization formerly called SIFE) achieved its first top national 20 ranking at the organization’s annual competition in May.

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North Carolina economy on the upswing, says Connaughton

   June 4, 2013

The North Carolina economy will grow modestly in 2013 after a relatively flat performance in 2012, but the state is positioned for stronger growth in 2014, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his...

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CORENET raises $3,700 for real estate scholarship

   May 28, 2013

CoreNet Global, Carolinas Chapter has donated proceeds from a recent golf tournament to the Belk College and the Center for Real Estate. The $3,700 gift will fund scholarships for students studying corporate real estate at UNC Charlotte.

CoreNet Global’s 11th annual golf tournament was held May 24. Dr. Craig Depken, associate professor of economics, represented the Belk...

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MBA alumnus, Belk executive honored by Beta Gamma Sigma

   May 22, 2013

The UNC Charlotte chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International, recently honored two Charlotte business executives for their involvement with and service to the Belk College of Business.

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Belk College honors outstanding faculty, staff

   May 15, 2013

The Belk College recently presented its annual awards to faculty and staff who have excelled in teaching, research and service.

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Marketing students "go bananas" in Chiquita Challenge

   May 15, 2013

This spring, senior marketing majors in the Belk College of Business put their talents to the test in a strategic marketing challenge presented by Charlotte-based Chiquita Brands.

The students, who were enrolled in the capstone course for...

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