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Tour Guide, Real Estate Major and UConn Trivia King
Now completing his third year as a tour guide, Felopulos, a real estate major, is adept at mixing academic knowledge with personal insights on his tours. He makes sure to speak with each student individually about his or her interests.
IPOs That Disclose ‘Bad News’ Go Public at Lower Prices
As part of their professional responsibilities, external auditors must assess a cornerstone assumption of financial accounting: namely, whether there is substantial doubt that the company, whose financials they are examining, will continue to operate as a 'going concern' (GC). If they conclude that such doubt exists, they must disclose this in their audit opinion.
The Workplace Workaround
A new UConn study found that even in life-or-death emergencies, workplace friendships – and enmities – matter.
School of Business Hall of Fame 2019
The four new inductees into the School of Business Hall of Fame all shared career advice and wisdom—as well as a bit of levity—during the March 22 celebration at the Hartford Marriott Downtown.
Jose Cruz to Receive Service Excellence Award
For his outstanding work with the MSBAPM program and other initiatives, OPIM associate professor Jose Cruz will be awarded the Service Excellence Award from the UConn chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
Leading in Complex Times Focus of Leadership Conference
Provocative business topics, an outstanding line-up of speakers, and a new location are among the highlights of this fall's Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference.
xCITE Event Focuses on Next Gen of Women Entrepreneurs
If the State of Connecticut is invested in creating and supporting the next generation of women entrepreneurs, it needs to revise the way we raise, educate, nurture, promote and encourage them, starting in pre-K.
Students Shine in National Diversity Case Competition
Four UConn students, who all grew up in Hartford, used personal examples of how difficult it can be to find fresh food in the capital city, impressing the judges at the National Diversity Case Competition in Indiana last month.
John A. Elliott Appointed Interim Provost
John A. Elliott, dean of the School of Business, has been appointed interim provost at UConn, effective March 1.
Alumnus Among Forbes’ Game Industry ‘30 Under 30’
Twenty-nine year-old Jimmy Tang '11 (BUS), finance specialist at Amazon's livestreaming video platform Twitch, has been identified as one of an elite group of industry leaders.