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Geno Auriemma greets the crowd at the 2018 conference. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)

Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference Announces Theme, Impressive Line-Up of Speakers

The 2019 Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference will focus on "Leading in Complex, Uncertain and Ambiguous Times," a reflection of the myriad of ways in which business is changing.

Jamelle Elliott '96 (BUS), '97 MA. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Jamelle Elliott: Where She is Now

Former women's basketball student-athlete Jamelle Elliott is back at UConn as an administrator, after a successful coaching career. Sometimes, she stops to watch practice for a few minutes, because she misses the echo of a bouncing basketball.

The Fochi family has a long and proud connection to the University of Connecticut because they believe it provides a great education for the money. Pictured above is alumnus Bill Fochi ’63 with his daughter, Kerry Fochi Sanders ‘94, and his granddaughter Ashley Fochi ‘19. (Contributed photo).

UConn: Low(er) Cost, High ROI

“Among its many advantages, a college degree gives you confidence you wouldn’t otherwise have when meeting people,” said Bill Fochi '63, whose granddaughter, Ashley Fochi ’19, is the family’s newest alumna. “Of course it’s up to you to do something with the opportunity you’re given.”

Professor Robert Bird (left) speaks during the Summit on the Academic Profession of Business Law, with Interim Provost John Elliott (Right) behind him.

Business Law Experts: Our Knowledge Is Critical for CEOs

“There is no more important time to be a legal educator in business, and no more important time for business students to receive a robust legal education,” according to Robert Bird, UConn Professor.

Kelly Herd, assistant professor of marketing, UConn School of Business. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

The Power of Empathy in Product Development

'Subtle things, such as imagining how someone else would feel, can have a huge impact on creativity in general,' says UConn's Kelly Herd.

UConn School of Business Commencement 2019 (UConn School of Business)

Commencement Advice: In an Unpredictable World, Be True to Yourself

As he addressed a jubilant undergraduate crowd on a rainy Mother’s Day, John Fodor '85 said there are three fundamental ideals that will serve them well in both business and life.

Matt Cremins ʼ13 (ENG), '14 MS.

Building a Successful Startup with UConn Support

"I was an engineering student, and that program gave me the confidence to know how to run a business," says Matt Cremins ʼ13 (ENG) '14 MS, who recently sold the beverage tech company that he began at UConn.

Hannah Bonitz '19 (Thomas Hurlbut Photography)

Hannah Bonitz ’19, Management Information Systems

Full name: Hannah Bonitz Degree: Management Information Systems (Major); Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Minor) Extracurricular activities: ● Social Media Coordinator for Group and Organization Management Academic Journal ● OPIM Innovate Emerging Technologies Lab Specialist ● CLAS History Department Independent Research Assistant ● Vice President of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority ● 2018 Panhellenic Recruitment Management […]

Second year students from UConn’s School of Business pose during their visit to Prdential for the yearly Immersion Bootcamp, where students have an opportunity to fine tune skills in a real-time environment. (Contributed Photo)

Prudential Immersion Bootcamps Offer UConn Students Real-World Exposure

The School of Business partnered with Prudential several years ago to help second-year students confirm their major, enhance their confidence, learn about the retirement industry, and gain new mentors.

Thousands of unionized Stop & Shop workers across New England walked off the job early this month, leading to an 11-day strike. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

Why the Uptick in Strikes? A Negotiations Expert Responds

Recent strikes – at grocery stores and schools – have been about services that cannot really be exported, and this works in favor of the strikers, says UConn management professor Nora Madjar.