Business Education

Jan 21, 2025

Campbell University to celebrate launch of new Risk Management Institute

Campbell University’s Lundy-Fetterman School of Business will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Risk Management Institute at noon on Jan. 22 on the first floor of the business school in Buies Creek.Campbell was awarded a grant — sponsored by ...

Jan 20, 2025

Campbell’s ‘Mini Medical School’ set to begin March 20

Photo provided by Campbell UniversityThe Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine will hold its 2025 Mini Medical School Program on Thursday evenings, March 20 through May 1. The classes are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Le ...

Jan 16, 2025

FSU among new HBCUs joining the FICO Educational Analytics Challenge program for aspiring data scientists

Global analytic software company FICO announced its FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge is set to partner with Fayetteville State University. Led by Dr. Mingxian Jin, professor in computer science, 12 FSU seniors will participate in the challenge.“ ...

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Lessons Learned from the Defense Industry Supply Chain Summit: A Workforce Perspective

Posted Dec 2, 2024
If you attended the Defense Industry Supply Chain (DISC) Summit last month in Charlotte, you may have noticed an emphasis on workforce development. The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) focused a portion of the program on North Carolina
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Jan 8, 2025

UNC Pembroke to offer HUB certification workshop

Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub - Photo provided by UNCPUNC Pembroke is offering a workshop series this month to support North Carolina Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification. The workshop is designed for minority- and women-owned busine ...

Jan 7, 2025

First annual Harnett Business Resource Summit coming up in February

Graphic provided by Angier Chamber of CommerceThe first annual Harnett Business Resource Summit coming up on Feb. 10. This event will empower entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders in Harnett County. Event highlights include: Financial ...

Jan 3, 2025

RCC Fire and Rescue students take part in controlled burn at UNCP; buildings cleared to make way for new $91 million dollar health sciences building

Photo provided by RCCContinuing education students at Robeson Community College recently had the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience through a series of controlled burns on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP ...

Jan 2, 2025

RCC offering night Cosmetology and Barber programs in 2025

Graphic courtesy of RCCRobeson Community College is rolling out two new night programs in 2025 – Cosmetology and Barbering. The programs will complement the programs already established but will allow those who work full-time or who prefer night clas ...

Dec 23, 2024

Experts in the fields: Hands-on learning at SCC prepares students for ag careers

Swine Production students recently toured a Prestage sow farm, gaining hands-on insight into pig care. They observed piglets being born, explored the stages of growth and discussed the journey from farm to market. Photo provided by SCC.In Sampson Com ...

Dec 19, 2024

Business students see big returns in virtual Stock Market Game

Photo provided by Campbell University.Students in Campbell University’s Lundy-Fetterman School of Business’ ECON 202-Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 420-Money courses recently participated in a stock market simulation, achieving impressive retu ...


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Out of a reported $88 billion in economic output across the state, seven airports within the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s coverage area contributed a combined $1.4 billion. Photo by Gary Lopater via unsplash.com.  North Carolina’


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