Claire Hall


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Firefighting drones spray chemical to help control wildfires.

Equity Now Lecture Series Asks: ‘Is Sustainability Dead?’

Expert Says Climate Denialism Won’t Erase Growing Need for Change

A ballroom with tables set and the words "Hall of Fame Celebration" projected on a wall.

UConn School of Business to Induct Five Distinguished Business Executives into ‘Hall of Fame’

'Their remarkable achievements, leadership, and dedication to service place them among the most distinguished executives in their fields'

UConn Marketing Professor Uncovers Circumstances Increasing Likelihood that Consumers Will Try New Brands

The key to attracting new consumers is to conflict with their goals

Five second-year business students took first place in the Kogod Case Competition at American University earlier this month. Pictured from left are: Maria Cayward, Kabir Ramnani, Daniel Barbieri, David Lu and Sophia Viar.

With Fierce Work Ethic, Business Students Take First Place in American University Case Challenge

The case competition involved integrating artificial intelligence into Xylem Inc., an American water technology provider and Fortune 500 company, that does business in more than 150 countries.

Anita Durkin, senior education coordinator at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, leads a program for elementary school students.

UConn Business Students Help Landmark Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to Expand Its Audience, Thrive

'Their work helped the Stowe Center better understand trends and connect with visitors in smarter, more impactful ways'

Graduate student Pranay Khare tests on the VR technology

Hartford, Stamford Campuses Open ‘Innovate Labs’ Where Technology, Fun, and New Skills Connect

Innovate Labs is part of the Digital Frontiers Initiative (DFI) at the School of Business. The program bridges academia and industry through cutting-edge research, innovation, and partnerships.

Graduate student Nick Savignano ’25 at the CyberRisk Summit. Contributed Photo)

FinTech Grad Student Nick Savignano Earns Competitive International Business Fellowship

Editor's note: Since this article published, Nick has learned that he will be working with a Ukranian wedding dress company that employs 1,000 people. He has been paired with a Ph.D. student and adjunct professor from Dubai to work on the company's business growth. Best wishes for a successful fellowship, Nick!

A diverse group of people in a ceremony taking the United States Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to become citizens.

‘Equity Now’ Speaker to Address Immigration Law, Policies Under Trump Administration

The event will examine myths and truths about immigration policy, explore current events relating to immigration, including birthright citizenship, and identify the consequences of an aggressive immigration policy on individuals, businesses, and the American economy.

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U.S. News & World Report Ranks UConn’s Graduate Business Programs Among the Best Online

This year’s U.S. News ranking evaluated more than 1,600 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs using metrics specific to online learning, including student engagement and program quality.

Gaofei Zhang, a Ph.D. candidate in Allied Health, has created her own company featuring ultra-warm and stylish winter boots. Zhang credits UConn's Innovation Quest program for helping her become an entrepreneur.

Innovation Quest Turns Students into Entrepreneurs 

New CEO Gaofei Zhang hopes her boot company will make cold, wet feet a thing of the past