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Connaughton forecasts continued growth for N.C. Economy in 2014

   March 11, 2014

The North Carolina economy can expect continued growth in 2014, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly forecast for the state .

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UNC Charlotte’s part-time MBA ranked among nation’s top programs by U.S. News

   March 11, 2014

UNC Charlotte’s Part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program ranked No. 61 in the 2015 edition of Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News Media Group.  The ranking moves the program into the top 13 percent of all AACSB-accredited business programs nationwide.

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UNC Charlotte's Data Science and Business Analytics Initiative presents: "Harnessing the Power of Data" conference

   March 6, 2014

The race is on to establish key hubs for Big Data across the country. Charlotte is uniquely positioned to serve as a leader in the new data-driven economy  based on the  concentration and spectrum of data-driven industries in the state, including energy, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.

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2014 will feel like a ‘Recovery Year’ for N.C. economy, Connaughton reports

2014 will feel like a ‘Recovery Year’ for N.C. economy, Connaughton reports

   January 15, 2014

For the first time in five years, 2014 is poised to be a “recovery year” for the North Carolina economy,” UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly forecast for the state.

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Connaughton to present Economic Forecast January 15

   November 21, 2013

Belk College economist Dr. John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast for the North Carolina economy at a luncheon and press conference Wednesday, January 15 at UNC Charlotte Center City (320 E. 9th Street).

Dr. Connaughton's presentation begins at noon in the Auditorium on the second floor. Lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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Belk College students named 2013 "Insurance Jeopardy" champions

   November 21, 2013

Students in the Belk College's undergraduate program in risk management and insurance recently competed in the annual "Insurance Jeopardy" program versus Appalachian State University and earned the title of 2013 “Insurance Jeopardy” champions.

The annual game show format event is sponsored by the North Carolina Surplus Lines Association, its members, and the Richard S. Brantley Risk and...

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UNC Charlotte’s MBA program ranked among Businessweek's top part-time programs

   November 7, 2013

UNC Charlotte ranked 33rd among 178 part-time MBA programs profiled in the ranking.

The Bloomberg Businessweek biennial ranking of part-time MBA programs is compiled based on a survey of recent graduates combined with an academic quality measure that considers average GMAT scores, class size, completion rates and an assessment of post-MBA outcomes. UNC Charlotte graduates...

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Allison Sigmon joins Belk College as academic advisor

   October 4, 2013

Allison Sigmon has joined the Belk College of Business as an academic advisor for undergraduate students whose last names begin with T-Z.  A native of Hickory, N.C., Sigmon earned a B.A. in Communication Studies and a B.S. in Psychology from UNC Charlotte, and an M.Ed.

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NEXT speaker series explores "The Analytics Effect"

   September 16, 2013

The Belk College of Business NEXT speaker series returns Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Wednesday, Sept. 18 with an inside look at the role of analytics in the 2012 presidential election.

Andrew Claster, who served as deputy...

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Babson Capital Management renews sponsorship of UNC Charlotte economic forecast

   September 16, 2013

Babson Capital Management has renewed its sponsorship of the UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast with a new three-year agreement. Babson Capital has sponsored the program since 2010.

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