Author Archive
Q&A: UConn Researcher Explains How Toxic Bosses Damage the Workplace
Bad bosses can make an entire workplace suffer, says School of Business researcher Kyoungjo "Jo" Oh.
Alumna Kathy Luria ’91: Leading Philanthropy for Webster Bank
Kathy Luria '91 (BUS) of Webster Bank talks about corporate philanthropy and realizing your personal potential, no matter the circumstances.
UConn-Backed MedTech Accelerator Advances 10 Startups: ‘These Companies Will Absolutely Change Lives’
An event for new healthcare startups, including two with UConn roots, offers prospects for improved patient care and economic development in the region.
Alum Embarks on Search For True Happiness, and Finds It All Across the USA
UConn alumna Michelle Wax set out to discover the secret of happiness - and found it.
Alum Embarks on Search For True Happiness—Finds It All Across the USA
Alumna Michelle Wax '12 (BUS) is a successful entrepreneur, but something seemed to be amiss. She embarked on a search for happiness, visiting all 50 states. Read about what she found, and how she brings this knowledge to others through the "American Happiness Project."
Life’s Challenges Didn’t Derail This Ph.D. Student
Pursuing your Ph.D. can be difficult amidst life's ups and downs! Ph.D. student Monique Domingo walks us through how she handles it all.
Travis Bloom ’13: Avoiding the $10k Vet Bill
As soon as alumnus Travis Bloom ’13 (BUS) tells people that he co-owns a company that brokers pet health insurance, the stories begin. Almost every pet owner recalls a beloved animal’s illness or injury that led to an enormous out-of-pocket medical expense. “A $10,000 veterinarian bill isn’t unusual,” Bloom said. “There are many people who […]
UConn Alums Want You to ‘Roast’ Them
Three members of UConn's class of 2019 are about to launch a card game they developed while students on campus.
Janette Edwards ’11 MBA: Making Patients Better Faster
Hartford Business Journal 40 under Forty honoree Janette Edwards '11 MBA walks us through balancing responsibilities at three acute care hospitals in Connecticut. Read more to find out about her priorities and best practices.
Ben Freeman: Cool Under Pressure, Leading by Example
Cool under pressure. Leading by example. UConn men's hockey co-captain Ben Freeman talks about leading from the front, the value of a business education, and focusing on what he can control – both on and off the ice.