Josh Peterson

Biography: Josh Peterson is from North Carolina and earned his B.S. in Marketing and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Following his MBA, he moved to Charlotte to join UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business as a Data Analyst, during which time he also earned an M.S. in Data Science and Business Analytics from UNC Charlotte. In 2024, Josh transitioned into his current role as Project Manager for Strategic Data Initiatives within the Graduate School at UNC Charlotte. Throughout his career in higher education, he has developed a deep appreciation for the transformative impact of education, inspiring his research interest of applying data models and analytical methods within the context of higher education. Outside of work and academics, he enjoys producing music and traveling.

Degrees and Credentials:

• M.S. in Data Science and Business Analytics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2023)
• Master in Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2017)
• B.S. in Marketing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2014)

Research Interests: Online Misinformation Behavior and Detection, the Application of Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing in Higher Education

Dissertation Topic: TBD

Starting Year: Fall 2026

Expected Year of PhD Completion: 2030