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Six Charlton College of Business students pictured outside emlyon business school in Lyon, France.
Charlton College of Business students explore luxury branding in France during Winter Session

Seniors gain global perspective on European brand strategy at emlyon business school

Bloomberg Terminal pictured in the Charlton Technology Center.
Charlton College of Business expands Bloomberg Access for students and faculty

Complimentary subscription enhances classroom learning and complements the University's Bloomberg Terminals

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Charlton College of Business named a top Business School and MBA program

Charlton climbs 8 spots in Fortune's 2026 rankings

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Top 6%: UMass Dartmouth online bachelor’s in business

UMass Dartmouth’s online undergraduate business programs rank among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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UMass Dartmouth’s online MBA recognized nationwide

UMass Dartmouth’s online MBA continues to rise in national rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

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UMass Dartmouth’s online graduate business programs (Non-MBA) rise to No. 37 nationally

UMass Dartmouth’s online graduate business programs (Non-MBA) rank among the nation’s best, per U.S. News & World Report.

Management students partnered with Fastenal as part of their capstone course
Management students strengthen regional partnerships through capstone consulting projects

Experiential learning course highlights Charlton's community impact as well as student learning by experience

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UMass Dartmouth student investment fund wins UMass System competition again

Student-managed portfolio posts 20.44% return, outperforming the S&P 500 and peers across all UMass campuses

Distinguished business leaders from across industries make up the Charlton College of Business Advisory Board
Charlton College of Business hosts inaugural advisory board meeting

Charlton College of Business hosts inaugural advisory board meeting

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Charlton ranks among the top 37% of undergraduate business programs in the U.S.

College of Business earns fourth-highest ranking among MA public business schools

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Blue tech programming ushers in the future of the ocean workforce

Early-career events and real-world projects connect UMassD students to the opportunities driving the SouthCoast’s ocean economy.

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Princeton Review names Charlton College of Business as a top Online MBA program

Recognition reflects Charlton's commitment to delivering a flexible, high-quality business education to students worldwide

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Collegiate DECA earns top honors at international competition in San Francisco

Four groups place in the top 15 of international challenges

Charlton College of Business Dean Madan Annavarjula addresses a room of alumni, business leaders, and legislators in Boston
New UMassD business dean introduced to Boston community

Dean Madan Annavarjula shares vision for the future of Charlton with alumni, business leaders, and legislators at the UMass Club

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UMassD online MBA earns national recognition for veteran support

Ranked 44th for veterans, UMassD’s online MBA is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

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Nationally ranked: UMassD’s online MBA in U.S. News & World Report

UMassD online MBA program recognized for excellence.

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Top 10% nationally: UMassD’s online bachelor’s in business programs

UMassD’s online undergraduate business programs ranked among the top programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.

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Online programs earn national recognition in eight U.S. News & World Report rankings

Online graduate programs in business make significant strides

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Jonathan Kush's research wins Article of the Year award

Assistant professor of management receives Keyton-Brower Best Paper Award for article appearing in Small Group Research

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New Dean for the Charlton College of Business appointed

Madan Annavarjula, Dean of the College of Business and Professor of International Business at Bryant University begins September 1

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UMass Dartmouth is trending up

Highlights of an extraordinary academic year

Left to Right: Adam Katz '97, owner of PLAY Arcade, and senior marketing majors Vanessa Pino, Kalvin Garcia, and Kristine Yancey
Marketing majors partner with local New Bedford businesses

Senior marketing management class helps NB100! small businesses develop brand identity and create strategic marketing plan

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Students explore career opportunities and develop skills during Tech and Innovation Externship

The cohort of students from traditionally underrepresented groups gained essential career skills, networking experience, and first-hand interactions with companies in high-growth industries

UMassD nursing students pictured in the Azores, Portugal during their alternative spring break.
UMassD students return from alternative spring break trips

From Portugal to Panama, UMassD students use spring break to make a difference

A student presents an idea for a startup venture in just 60 seconds.
UMassD students win prizes at 10th annual Startup Weekend

45 participants competed on 7 teams to present the best startup venture ideas

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UMass Dartmouth partners with local high schools

From remote lectures to campus visits, local students find a supportive early college pathway through the Commonwealth Collegiate Academy program.

Seniors Christian Fall (left) and Dylan Cantara (right) pose with their ceremonial first-place check
Dylan Cantara '24 and Christian Fall '24 win the 2023 Corsair Idea Challenge

$1,000 of cash prizes awarded in eighth annual pitch competition

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UMassD hosts Fall River Entrepreneurship Day

Charlton College of Business presents regional tourism panel to community stakeholders

Students in FIN 301 use Bloomberg Terminals in the Charlton Technology Center
UMassD Student Investment Fund performs best in UMass system

Fund beats S&P 500 by 7.12%, up 26.71% in FY23

Associate Professor of management & marketing Arpita Joardar
Arpita Joardar named U.S. Fulbright Scholar

Associate Professor of Management & Marketing will teach in India during the spring 2024 semester

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Collegiate DECA shines in Orlando competition

Four of six UMass Dartmouth teams finish in top 15 of their respective categories

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Charlton faculty complete study on organizations' cyberattack preparedness

Companies move forward in their battle against cyber threats

The Big Data Club members pose with their medals at DataFest
Big Data Club wins Best Data Visualization at DataFest

Award is the fifth consecutive for Business and Engineering students

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Three student teams win prizes at Startup Weekend

Forty participants competed on eight teams to present the best startup venture idea

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Leadership Lessons with Peter de Silva ’84

Alum Peter de Silva will discuss his book “Taking Stock” on April 13 at CCB

BayCoast Scholars, UMass Dartmouth, Bristol Community College, and BayCoast Bank leaders celebrate students' successful graduation from BCC and transfer into UMassD.
Charlton College of Business celebrates inaugural BayCoast Scholar graduates

Reception with Bristol Community College and BayCoast Bank highlighted five students’ successful graduation from BCC and transfer to the CCB

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Year in Review: Top stories of 2022

A year full of momentum, accomplishments, and successes

UMassD students Brad Ferris, Kelly Grodecki, Patrice Strague, Parker Sowersby, and Taha Bin Amer with [names] at [place] celebrating the launch of their app prototype.
UMassD students launch app prototype at Global Entrepreneurship Week

Students across disciplines work together to create New Bedford-based restaurant review app "Downtown NB"

Winners of the Corsair Idea Challenge (L to R): Shawn Marcoux, Damian Guilbe Boscana, Christina Hart, and Ethan Osley
Three student teams win cash prizes at the Corsair Idea Challenge

Finalists will also receive a free six-month membership to the Co-Creative Center in downtown New Bedford

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Charlton College of Business to host multiple entrepreneurial events in November

Corsair Idea Challenge, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and NB100! present opportunities to connect top business school talent to local economy

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Charlton College of Business partners with New Bedford Economic Development Council for "NB100!"

John Williams, Dean of the Charlton College of Business, lands $50,000 for entrepreneurship support program

Cameron Rogers and David Bennett of the UMassD Men's Track and Field team
David Bennett and Cam Rodgers to race in NCAA National Championships

Rodgers will compete in the 400-meter hurdles; Bennett to race in the 400-meter dash, both in Geneva, Ohio.

UMassD students win first place at DataFest 2022

UMass Dartmouth Big Data Club team won the American Statistical Association's Best Visualization award for the fourth consecutive year

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UMass Dartmouth to host 2022 Techstars Startup Weekend

The 54-hour immersive experience will focus on finding sustainable solutions through entrepreneurship

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