UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business

Senior Director of Development Samir Hafiz is here to remind CLT it’s 💚🤙

The Niblock Student Center is your hub for academic and professional support at the Belk College of Business. From day one, you’ll have a team dedicated to helping you thrive.

✨ Academic & Career Coaching
You’ll be paired with an Academic & Career Coach who will guide you through academic planning, major exploration, and co‑curricular opportunities that help you grow.

💼 Professional Development
Workshops, internships, networking, experiential learning — our team helps you build the in‑demand skills employers want.

📅 Meet Us at Gold Rush
Come say hello during the New Student Welcome & Chancellor’s Cookout on August 17. It’s your first big moment as a Niner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Welcome to the Belk College — we’re excited to support your journey from day one 💚

https://belkcollege.charlotte.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/niblock-student-center/

⏳ Last week to skip the application fee.

Apply to one of our master’s or graduate certificate programs for Summer or Fall 2026, and your fee is automatically waived when you submit.

Don’t wait. Finish and submit by June 20.
🔗 https://belkcollege.charlotte.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=no_app_fee_summer_2026

Today is the final day to apply for the M.S. in Entrepreneurship. If you want a graduate program built on experience, access and hands‑on learning, this is your moment.

Learn from founders who have done the work, specialists who know their craft and a community that brings Charlotte’s entrepreneurial energy to life.

Submit your application today: https://gradapp.charlotte.edu/portal/applications

⚽ Check out this article as you gear up for your weekend watch party.

Craig Depken, department chair and professor of economics, shares how major events like the World Cup shape tourism, infrastructure spending and long‑term growth, plus what it would take for Charlotte to host an event of this scale.

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UNC Charlotte expert explains the economic impact of 2026 World Cup on North America - Inside UNC Charlotte The eyes of the sporting world will turn to North America this June and July during the FIFA World Cup. The event is spread across 16 cities throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States – marking its return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994. The largest and most-anticipated sporting eve...

🏆 Nominations are open for the 2026 Belk College Alumni Awards!

Know a making an impact? Help us honor them. You’ll submit a quick form, a résumé and a few supporting materials.

Deadline: June 30. Nominate your standout alum: https://belkcollege.info/2026-alumni-awards-nomination

First‑gen Business Niners — this one’s for you.

Start your UNC Charlotte journey early with FIT for Business, a one‑week, move‑in‑early experience built to help you find your people, your confidence, and your path.

✔ Move in early
✔ Take a 2‑credit course
✔ Get a peer mentor
✔ Build community
✔ Explore campus resources
✔ Grow your financial and professional skills

Deadline for early housing: July 3
If you’re ready to get ahead, you’re ready to be FIT for Business.

https://uge.charlotte.edu/forty-niner-intensive-transition-program-fit

We’re looking back at some of our favorite decorated graduation caps over the years. If you added some Belk College flair to your mortarboard, we’d love to see a photo 🎓

📚 Ready to take the next step in your career?

The Belk College is waiving the application fee for all master’s and graduate certificate programs through June 20. No code needed. If you’re planning to start a program this Summer or Fall, this is the perfect time to apply.

Your future in Charlotte’s business community starts here.
🔗 https://belkcollege.charlotte.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=no_app_fee_summer_2026

Another Wednesday, another reason to show off that Niner pride. 💚🤙