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OPIM Professor Fasheng Xu, a ‘Forward-Thinking’ Scholar, Wins Early Career Award
Xu's work has appeared in leading journals, including three papers each in Management Science and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management. He has also reviewed more than 130 manuscripts for leading journals.
CREA Foundation Creates Two Scholarships, Bonus Opportunities for Real Estate Students
CREA is a national tax-credit syndicator, working with developer and investor partners to create affordable housing. Its Foundation supports access to higher education and introductory work experiences.
Commencement Speaker: Servant Leadership Distinguishes Top Companies, Stellar Executives from the Rest
Rich Eldh '81 is the co-founder of SiriusDecisions, Inc., a B2B research and advisory firm, which he ran from 2001 until its sale in 2018. The company, which employed 400, provided advisory, consulting, and learning services to help executives improve the performance of their sales, marketing, and product strategies. Clients included Adobe, IBM, GE, Cisco, and Motorola.
Professor Bird Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Conduct Legal Research in Finland
The Fulbright is a prestigious award granted to faculty based on their previous leadership and contributions to society. The program was created to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries, and is the world’s largest international educational exchange program.
Robust Seafood, Brighter Laundry, and a Platform for Artists Topped This Year’s IQ Entrepreneurship Competition
'This year’s group, even more than most, was motivated by a desire to make a societal impact versus purely a desire to make millions'
Hartford’s ‘AI Day’ Draws Record Attendance
UConn Students Demonstrate Medical Imaging Diagnostics—Available In Minutes Using Artificial Intelligence
BAPM Grad Students Take First-Place in InsurTech NY Case Competition
The successful UConn team competed against other graduate students from Florida State University, the University of Iowa, and St. Joseph’s University. The event was judged by insurance professionals and the UConn students will share a $2,500 scholarship.
Five Outstanding Business Leaders Inducted into the Hall of Fame
Their Advice to Students: Develop Confidence, Strive for Excellence, Have No Regrets
Alum’s New Book, ‘The Husky Effect,’ Shares Entrepreneur-Husband’s Story, UConn’s Dedication to Future Innovators
'I hope this book is inspiring for people who want to start a business, pursue education in entrepreneurship, and for those who want to understand more about it'
Hartford’s 4th Annual AI Day Will Offer Businesses, Professionals, Students Opportunities to Navigate Emerging Tech
'The pace of change that these technologies will prompt will only get faster and faster'