Belk College of Business

The United States likely won’t see a recession this year, but continued interest hikes could send the economy into a recession in 2023, according to John Connaughton, director of the North Carolina Economic Forecast.

UNC Charlotte’s National Association of Black Accountants chapter was named the 2022 Southeast Chapter of the Year. More than 130 chapters are based in the Southeast region.

Accounting student Clarence Newman, president of UNC Charlotte’s NABA chapter, said the recognition follows years of work to help members build their careers in business and connect with recruiters.

“One of the biggest achievements for our chapter was getting 100% of our graduating seniors jobs at top companies, such as Deloitte, Dell and Bank of America,” he said. 

Scott D. Vandervelde, Ph.D., has joined UNC Charlotte as director of the Turner School of Accountancy in the Belk College of Business.

Vandervelde, who was an academic coordinator and professor in the University of South Carolina’s Master of Accountancy Program for 20 years, began his duties July 1.

Research and publication on entrepreneurship by faculty members in UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business has led to the University’s designation among the top 10 institutions on Texas Christian University’s 2022 Global University Entrepreneurship Productivity Rankings.

UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business is the exclusive educational partner for the Charlotte Business Group, the largest professional networking organization in the Charlotte region. 

Through the partnership, Belk College of Business students and alumni will receive discounted memberships to attend networking events with the opportunity to get in front of thousands of business professionals. 

Former Charlotte 49ers star Brandt Bronico ’17 is making his mark as part of the starting lineup for Charlotte FC’s inaugural season.

A few weeks ago, I had the unique pleasure of sitting down with Deon Ritchie, facilities and operations specialist for Belk College of Business for over 25 years. What I thought was going to be a typical interview ended up being so much more. I walked away with a sense of awe of her humility, servanthood and perspective on life. 

Inflation continues to create uncertainty in North Carolina and across the country, with economic conditions shaping up for a potential recession in 2023, according to John Connaughton, director of the North Carolina Economic Forecast.

Marice Raynor, a native of Kinston, North Carolina, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Belk College of Business. Raynor’s post-Commencement plans are set, as he will be working with Bank of America as a wholesale credit analyst. A member of the Class of 2022, he talks about his Belk College experience, his campus involvement and offers a piece of advice.

A Belk College of Business accounting professor is using a novel approach to teach students about accounting, auditing and fraud.