Commencement

Belk College graduate sees MBA as key to family’s future
Anthony Francis’s journey is a testament to the power of education and perseverance. A teacher, father, and soon-to-be Bank of America strategist, Francis sees his MBA from the Belk College of Business not just as a personal achievement, but as an investment in his family’s future.

Building a Legacy: Bryan Lopez Villanueva’s Journey from First-Gen Student to Business Leader
By Bryson FosterPhoto by Amy Hart Bryan Lopez Villanueva is using lessons learned as a first-generation college student at UNC Charlotte to pave a way into the business world. “I’ve met so many people here who are passionate about helping students in a way I have never seen. This has been instrumental for my future,” […]

Belk College MBA scholar advances career, reconnects with son
Scott Stewart Jr and Sr both graduated from UNC Charlotte during the December commencement season.

December graduate finds strength through family ties, college experiences
Expansive studies, travel abroad prepare scholar Lizbeth Vazquez-Cortez ’24 for career in business

December graduate juggles dual degrees, military service, peer mentoring
Belk College scholar pursues career in cybersecurity

Cultivating success through leadership and community
BHP president Matthew Morton ’24 creates opportunities for students

Healthcare professional fulfills lifelong dream
Completion of DBA connects the dots for Nicole Godlock

Commencement ceremonies signal new opportunities
Belk College students earned degrees in varied majors. On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15-16, 493 Belk College of Business students received undergraduate and graduate degrees and graduate certificates from UNC Charlotte in ceremonies in Dale F. Halton Arena. Interim Dean Dolly King joined other University dignitaries on the stage on Friday to congratulate students. Friday’s […]

MBA graduate shifts from teaching to business career
Heather Johnston makes the leap to entrepreneurial role. During her years as an educator, a Peace Corps teacher trainer, an interpreter and now an entrepreneurial business leader, Heather Johnston has seen many people step back from potentially life-changing career moves. “People are sometimes scared to make the jump, especially teachers or people who are making […]

Charlotte DBA graduate fulfills decades-long dream
Denise Wynn builds strategic skills, connections through doctoral program. Years ago, Denise Wynn knew she wanted to earn a doctoral degree. Yet, with bills to pay and a demanding life tugging at her time and energy, she set the idea aside. Two decades later, she is now adding the long-desired “Dr.” to her name as […]