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‘Propelling Change Forward’: School of Business’ Equity Series Tackles Compelling Workplace Topics
This year's Equity Now series will focus on racial and gender equity, voter disenfranchisement, and workplace privacy violations
Startup Offering Lifeline to Families Trying to Access Special Education Services
Engagement Solutions is one of five startups selected to compete in the School of Business’ pinnacle entrepreneurship challenge, the Wolff New Venture Competition
UConn Student Entrepreneur Sells her ‘QueenBee’ Supplement at Newest CT Whole Foods Market
Sophomore Raina Jain's company is one of five startups participating in the Wolff New Venture Competition this fall
Prestigious AACSB International Re-Accredits School of Business, Accounting Program
The prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), considered by many to be the ‘gold standard’ of accrediting organizations, has re-accredited the School of Business and, separately, its Accounting program. “It is a tremendous honor to be re-accredited by AACSB and to be recognized among the leading business schools in the world,” said […]
Deloitte Foundation Funding Helps UConn Attract, Retain High-Performing Accounting Educators
The Deloitte Foundation, together with a team of passionate Deloitte alumni, has donated $1 million to help attract and retain high-performing educators within UConn’s prestigious accounting program. The gift is one of the largest in the Accounting Department’s history and has led to the creation of the Deloitte Foundation Professorship and the Deloitte Foundation Faculty […]
CCEI Helps 10 UConn-Affiliated Startups Grow, Prepare to Impact the World
Senior Elijah Taitel loves baseball, and has spent the last few years creating the ProVelocity Bat, a unique training device designed to improve the swing of everyone from Little Leaguers to MLB players. Sophomore Raina Jain’s passion revolves around the environment, and, more specifically honey bees. Her Queen Bee startup is preparing to sell an […]
Executive MBA Program Offers New, Convenient ‘HomeLink’ Option for Fall ’21
UConn’s popular Executive MBA program is launching a ‘HomeLink’ option this fall that will enable students to participate in some live classes from their homes and require in-person attendance one weekend every other month. “Our Executive MBA program is exactly what many rising leaders are seeking, not only because of the rigor of the program […]
UConn To Offer Master’s in Fintech To Meet Demands of Rapid Change in Finance Industry
From blockchain to mobile payments, the world of finance is changing, and UConn aims to make students ready for it
UConn Business Professors Present Five, Free Mini-Courses to Showcase Graduate Classes
The UConn School of Business is offering five mini-courses to showcase the expertise of its faculty. Although the programs were designed for prospective graduate students, anyone is welcome to join the one-hour, online courses free of charge. Topics range from “Overcoming Your own Biases to Make Better Ethical Decisions” to “If you Are so Smart, […]