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Belk College Programs Excel in Latest Diverse 100 Rankings

Belk College Programs Excel in Latest Diverse 100 Rankings

The Belk College is again a top producer of Black graduates in finance, marketing and accounting.
   November 23, 2021

UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business has again received recognition for its commitment in helping minority students succeed. 

The Belk College is the no. 7 largest producer of finance degrees for African American students in the nation, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher...

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Childress Klein Center for Real Estate Issues 2021 State of Housing in Charlotte Report

Childress Klein Center for Real Estate Issues 2021 State of Housing in Charlotte Report

Research: ‘Unprecedented’ housing prices in Charlotte are creating affordability challenges.
   November 17, 2021

As the pandemic rages on, so does the acceleration of increasing housing prices in the Charlotte region. 

Home buyers throughout the eight-county Charlotte region are facing towering prices and a lack of affordable housing, according to the “2021 State of Housing in Charlotte Report,” which was released by UNC Charlotte’s...

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Meet the 2021 Belk College Alumni Award Honorees

Meet the 2021 Belk College Alumni Award Honorees

Virtual ceremony honored alumni and friends in four cities and two countries.
   November 3, 2021

UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business honored four alumni and friends for their accomplishments, service and dedication to the college during the virtual 2021 Belk College Alumni Awards, which premiered on Wednesday, Nov. 3, as part of the inaugural Niner Nation Week...

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Student scholars, alumni celebrated during Belk College Day

Student scholars, alumni celebrated during Belk College Day

The annual football tailgate tradition brought Business Niners together.
   November 1, 2021

Belk College Day returned after a year's absence, with alumni, students and friends all coming together as part of the Charlotte 49ers football game on Oct. 21. 

The annual celebration kicked off with the 49er Alumni Tailgate, an annual pregame party at the Hauser Alumni Pavilion that preceded the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls. ...

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Belk College Announces Appointments to Board of Advisors

Belk College Announces Appointments to Board of Advisors

New members have professional experience that spans decades.
   October 22, 2021

Five business leaders with decades of experience have been appointed to UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business Board of Advisors

The new members – who were appointed by Dean Jennifer Troyer...

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Small Business Owner Reflects on Changing Careers and Pursuing a Graduate Degree

Small Business Owner Reflects on Changing Careers and Pursuing a Graduate Degree

Student Insight: Seth Lingafeldt, M.S. in Mathematical Finance Ambassador, shares his experience.
   October 22, 2021

When I showed up to class on my first day, I did not know what to expect. I had my bookbag, TI-36 calculator, four color-coded notebooks and my face mask. Some things were the same; going over the syllabus, giving introductions to which I, in standard Seth fashion, made the room chuckle and talked much longer...

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Belk College Launches Diversity and Inclusion Climate Survey

Belk College Launches Diversity and Inclusion Climate Survey

The survey will identify strengths and opportunities related to diversity and inclusion.
   October 17, 2021

To identify strengths and opportunities related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), UNC Charlotte's Belk College of Business is asking all its faculty, staff, students and administrators to complete a collegewide campus climate survey.

The survey, coordinated by the Belk College Diversity and Inclusion Analytics...

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Integrity to Impact: Bridging Charlotte's Economic Gap

Integrity to Impact: Bridging Charlotte's Economic Gap

MBA alumnus Jabbar Jamison is focused on the gap between the Black community and wealth management.
   October 12, 2021

Jabbar Jamison’s financial education began when his father opened a checking account for him at the age of 8. He then taught Jamison how to read and understand the stock market pages in the newspaper. It was a foundation for the years ahead.

Two decades later, after earning his...

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Announcing the 2021 Belk College Alumni Award Honorees

Announcing the 2021 Belk College Alumni Award Honorees

Honorees will be celebrated during a virtual event on Nov. 3.
   October 12, 2021

The Belk College of Business will recognize four alumni and friends for their accomplishments, service and dedication to the college during the 2021 Belk College Alumni Awards on Nov. 3. 

The seventh...

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Four Things I Did to Prepare for My First Semester in Graduate School

Four Things I Did to Prepare for My First Semester in Graduate School

Student Insight: M.S. in Management Ambassador Maryam Thomas gives tips on how to prepare.
   October 11, 2021

So you’ve been accepted into the program and are now ready to take the steps to start your semester! Unsure of what to do next? Check out these four things I did to help prepare for my first semester in graduate school.

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