Belk College of Buisness

UNC Charlotte launches North Carolina Economic Impact Center to deliver data-driven insights for the state’s future

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is launching the North Carolina Economic Impact Center, a new initiative designed to provide timely, data-driven analysis on the issues shaping the state and region’s economy, workforce and communities. Housed within the Belk College of Business, the center will serve as a trusted resource for industry leaders and […]

Legacy of excellence: The Derrick family’s academic journey through UNC Charlotte’s Honors College

One family. Four merit scholarship recipients. A lasting Charlotte legacy. The family of Kim and Charles Derrick is deeply connected to UNC Charlotte’s Honors College. Their four children all went through the college, hold seven Charlotte degrees and certificates among them, and are now rooted in the Charlotte region. The family recently joined with dozens […]

CO‑LAB Launches 6‑Week Catalyst Program to Turn Ideas into Action

CO-LAB, an innovation and entrepreneurship hub that cultivates collaboration, creativity and technological advancement, has launched its Catalyst Program, a six-week intensive program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform early-stage ideas into launch-ready ventures. The program, limited to a single cohort of 20 participants, blends hands-on building with expert guidance and real-world customer validation. The six-week […]