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Connaughton: N.C. economy continues slow trek towards recovery

   September 11, 2012

The North Carolina economy will continue its lackluster recovery through 2013, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly economic forecast for the state. Connaughton expects the state economy to grow by...

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Corey Henderson named SCPD assistant director

   August 31, 2012

The Belk College of Business welcomes Corey Henderson as the new assistant director of the Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD). 

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Connaughton to present Economic Forecast Sept. 11

   August 29, 2012

UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast for the North Carolina economy at a luncheon and press conference Tuesday, Sept. 11 at UNC Charlotte Center City (320 E. 9...

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Belk College students to experience Democratic National Convention

Belk College students to experience Democratic National Convention

   August 28, 2012

Belk College junior Austin Halbert will have both a front-row seat and a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the excitement of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), as an intern for CNN during the convention. Austin, a Management major, is participating in the Washington Center program as part of the 49er Democracy Experience. His internship will consist of a variety of tasks...

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Belk College appoints new faculty advisors for graduate programs

   August 27, 2012

Three graduate programs in the Belk College of Business have new faculty advisors for the 2012-13 academic year.

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Connaughton to present Economic Forecast September 11

Connaughton to present Economic Forecast September 11

   August 21, 2012

UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast for the North Carolina economy at a luncheon and press conference Tuesday, September 11 at UNC Charlotte Center City (320 E. 9th Street). Connaughton's presentation begins at noon in the Auditorium on the 2...

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Belk College starts new tradition with freshman picnic, Aug. 24

   August 20, 2012

The Belk College's Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD) will host the first annual New Freshman Picnic on Friday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn between the Cato and Fretwell buildings on campus.

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Jeremy Abig '95 named CFO of the Year

   August 20, 2012

Jeremy Abig, a 1995 Accounting graduate from the Belk College, was recently named CFO of the Year by the Charlotte Business Journal. Jeremy, CFO of Wyndham Capital Mortgage, bested five other finalists in the Small Private Company category.

In his nomination, Jeremy was credited with helping Wyndham develop a new business model following the collapse of the housing market in 2008. The...

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Arnold gives presidential address at Society for Business Ethics

   August 8, 2012

Dr. Denis Arnold, the Surtman Distinguished Scholar in Business Ethics in the Belk College of Business, delivered the Presidential Address at the 32nd annual meeting of the Society of...

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Karina Franco joins Belk College as Director of Undergraduate Advising

   August 7, 2012

Karina Franco has joined the Belk College of Business as director of undergraduate advising.  A native of Mexico, Missouri, she earned a B.J. in Advertising from the University of Missouri and a M.A. in Student Development in Postsecondary Education from the University of Iowa; she plans to complete her Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from N. C. State later this year...

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