Belk College of Business
UNC Charlotte economist addresses a decade of growth, offers forecast for the future
The economy of the United States and North Carolina, as of July 2019, is now experiencing the longest economic expansion since 1854. While at a modest rate, the national and state economies do continue to grow, and this consistent, decade-long expansion is significant, UNC Charlotte professor and economist John Connaughton said.
Drug companies’ sexually explicit ads reaching too many youngsters
Virtually every day, millions of children and adolescents are being bombarded by sexually explicit direct-to-consumer advertising, despite pharmaceutical CEOs’ claims to the contrary.
Professor’s local TEDx talk goes national
Earlier this year, Steven Rogelberg discussed being a good steward of time as a meeting leader for the first-ever TEDxUNCCharlotte event. Now, his campus talk is being featured on the TED website.
UNC Charlotte economist forecasts continued growth
The economies of the United States and North Carolina continue to grow at a slow rate. If both economies continue this trend, by July, they will achieve the longest economic expansion since 1854, said UNC Charlotte professor and economist John Connaughton.
Belk College professor recognized for leadership of honors programs
Ted Amato was honored recently for his leadership of the Belk College of Business Honors and Belk Scholars programs.
Amato, who has directed the Business Honors Program since 2008 and the Belk Scholars Program since its inception in 2014, is concluding his leadership of these programs at the end of the current academic year. He will continue to teach and conduct research in the Belk College of Business.
Organizational science researcher receives First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal
UNC Charlotte Chancellor’s Professor Steven Rogelberg is the 2019 recipient of the First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal, UNC Charlotte’s most prestigious faculty award in recognition of excellence in research.
University graduate programs recognized in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 list of Best Graduate Schools rankings are out, and once again, UNC Charlotte recorded a number of superlatives.
Economic growth second-longest expansion on record
The economy of the United States and North Carolina continues to grow and is a few months shy of being the longest economic expansion on record, UNC Charlotte professor and economist John Connaughton said. During the Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast, Connaughton emphasized the country is currently in the second-longest economic expansion since 1854. This economic […]
International organization names business alumna DeAndrea Salvador an ‘Influential Leader’
UNC Charlotte alumna DeAndrea Salvador ’13 is one of 33 business school graduates honored by AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—in the 2019 Class of Influential Leaders.
Belk College of Business faculty critique Super Bowl ads
The Super Bowl’s viewership is among the highest for any television broadcast. Advertisers spend millions to connect with audiences worldwide. These commercials, once reserved for bathroom/kitchen breaks, have become a cultural phenomenon, sparking debate on their entertainment value and impact. Belk College of Business faculty experts weigh in on this year’s ads.