Author Archive: Richard Veilleux

• May 1, 2012 Class of 2012: James Londono James Londono ’12 MBA has tried to do it all while earning a degree – and succeeded.
• April 25, 2012 Class of 2012: Patrease Hawkins Patrease Hawkins ’12 MSW is all about helping the elderly, and has a special affinity for grandparents raising grandchildren.
• April 19, 2012 Marketing to Generation Y A marketing class is competing with schools around the country in developing a plan to help Honda market to Generation Y consumers.
• April 13, 2012 Herbst, Katz Headline Roster of Commencement Speakers A diverse group of speakers will help usher nearly 6,000 graduating students into the next stage of their careers.
• April 11, 2012 Journalism Course Teaches Students to Dig Deep for Stories Teams of student journalists in Marcel Dufresne’s investigative journalism class are undertaking major reporting projects that they share with Connecticut media.
• March 21, 2012 New Private Lounge in Student Union a Haven for Veterans UConn’s servicemen and women now have a place in the center of campus where they can study, relax, and discuss their experiences.
• March 5, 2012 Two UConn Women Win Innovation Awards A professor and a graduate student have been recognized for innovation and leadership by the Connecticut Technology Council.
• March 2, 2012 Study Shows Domestic Violence Survivors Appreciate Support, But More Services Needed A UConn faculty member finds that the need is still great for programs that serve victims of domestic violence.
• February 15, 2012 A Sparkling New School for Hartford’s Gifted Students The Renzulli Academy, launched by UConn together with Hartford Schools, is the first stand-alone, urban-based academy for gifted students in the nation.
• January 25, 2012 School of Business’ Online Programs Do Well in New U.S. News Ranking In the magazine’s first ranking of online programs, UConn’s Business School hits the top 20 twice.
• December 15, 2011 UConn Report: State Parks, Forests Bring $1.2 Billion to State Coffers Rather than being a drag on taxpayers, the state’s recreational areas give back more than they cost, says economist Fred Carstensen.