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NEXT speaker series explores IBM Watson, transformational technology

   November 2, 2012
IBM's transformational Watson technology took center stage at UNC Charlotte Oct. 29 and Nov. 2, through the Belk College of Business NEXT speaker series. The Watson artificial intelligence system revolutionized technology when it was introduced in 2011....

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UNC Charlotte Beta Alpha Psi designated a "superior" chapter

   October 30, 2012
The UNC Charlotte/ Eta Alpha chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary society for accounting students and professionals, has been designated as a Superior Chapter by the national organization. "Recognition as Superior Chapter is a significant...

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Belk College featured among Princeton Review's best business schools

   October 22, 2012
For the seventh consecutive year, the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte has been included in The Princeton Review's annual guidebook on top business schools. The 2013 edition, titled "The Best 296 Business Schools," was published by Random House...

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Belk College, IBM to explore "Watson at Work"

   October 15, 2012
IBM’s revolutionary Watson technology will take center stage when the Belk College of Business hosts events Monday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Nov. 2 as part of the NEXT speaker series. The Watson artificial intelligence system revolutionized technology when it...

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Sunil Erevelles named finalist for Bank of America Teaching Award

   September 27, 2012
Dr. Sunil Erevelles, associate professor and chair of the Department of Marketing in the Belk College, has been named a finalist for UNC Charlotte's highest teaching honor, the Bank of America Teaching Award. Dr. Erevelles joined the Belk College in 2002...

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Economics Department rates high in research productivity

   September 24, 2012
A recent issue of the Southern Economics Journal ranked UNC Charlotte in the top 20 percent of all universities offering economics majors, based on research productivity and publications. UNC Charlotte was ranked 125th for the 2002-2009 time period, a 79...

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Scott Frame joins Belk College as Professor of Finance

   September 20, 2012
Dr. W. Scott Frame has joined the Belk College as professor of finance. Dr. Frame comes to the Belk College from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where he was a financial economist and senior policy advisor. While at the Federal Reserve, Dr. Frame...

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Connaughton: N.C. economy continues slow trek towards recovery

   September 11, 2012
The North Carolina economy will continue its lackluster recovery through 2013, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly economic forecast for the state. Connaughton expects the state economy to grow by an inflation-...

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Corey Henderson named SCPD assistant director

   August 31, 2012
The Belk College of Business welcomes Corey Henderson as the new assistant director of the Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD).  Corey is originally from Arkansas and received a B.S. in Health Education from the University of Central...

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Connaughton to present Economic Forecast Sept. 11

   August 29, 2012
UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast for the North Carolina economy at a luncheon and press conference Tuesday, Sept. 11 at UNC Charlotte Center City (320 E. 9th Street). Connaughton's presentation begins at noon...

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