Claire Hall


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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.

High angle shot of a man assisting his colleagues in a call center

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 

Hayley Segar pitches to the judges on "Shark Tank"

Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them

'To be successful on "Shark Tank" is so incredibly validating'

Patricia “Tricia” Margarido, a 2019 graduate of UConn’s Executive MBA program, poses in front of the LIFESTAR helicopter.

On a Mission

'We all have an inner drive, a love of our job, and an unrelenting desire to help others'

A portrait photo of entrepreneur and alum Haley Segar.

Swimsuit Entrepreneur, UConn Alum Hayley Segar to Appear on ‘Shark Tank’

Segar makes her pitch on Friday, Jan. 24

UConn Students at COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Contributed photo)

Three Business Students Attend Top International Climate Conference: A Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience

“COP 29 ticks all the boxes: international travel, cultural awareness, and growth through exposure to and interaction with critical real-world issues,’’ said Arminda Kamphausen, director for Global & Sustainability Initiatives.