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For Second Consecutive Year, UConn OPIM Professor Wins Prestigious Early Career Award
“As a researcher I want to explore ideas that satisfy my curiosity, push the boundaries of my field forward, and make a difference in my discipline.’’
School of Business Professor Robert Bird Has Transformational Fulbright Scholar Experience in Finland
Finland represents a unique way of life that Americans can learn and benefit from
An All-Nighter, Perseverance Helped UConn Grad Student Win Predictive Modeling Championship
Their task was to use predictive modeling to identify potential subrogation opportunities in auto insurance claims using a subset of data.
UConn Online MBA Program Among the Nation’s Best
“The School of Business was highly intentional in the development of our online MBA courses, prioritizing accessibility without compromising quality,’’ said Mia Hawlk, Executive Director of UConn’s MBA programs. “Those deliberate efforts continue to pay dividends for our program and, most importantly, for our students.’’
Two Ambitious UConn Grad Students Win Top Prizes in National Insurance Competition Focused on Pet-Care Policies
ACORD stands for the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development, a non-profit, global-standards setting body for the insurance industry. Both UConn students received complimentary passes to ACORD Connect 2026 and a one-year mentorship with an insurance professional.
UConn Real Estate Students Take Top Prize in ‘Future of Housing’ Competition at Boston College
“This competition affirmed that the work I hope to do really can produce tangible and achievable solutions for residents and citizens who need both safe and stable housing,’’
Two Business Students Visit the Amazon, Network with Sustainability Experts, Gain New Perspectives at COP30 Summit
‘The Most Wonderful and Insane Experience of My Life!’
Alumna Kenzie Blowers ’25 Works as Allocation Expert at HomeGoods Headquarters
‘I Feel Very Happy at This Point in my Life!’
UConn MBA Helps Fuel Alumna Marilena Mademtzi ’25 As She Advocates for Struggling Children
One in Three Connecticut Children Report Emotional Distress