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Lizzie Turner ’18: What Will Your Google Page Say?
When Elizabeth “Lizzie” Turner ’18 applied for a full scholarship to attend UConn and enroll in the Honors Program, interviewers asked her why they should admit her. “My answer was something along of the lines of, ‘Because when you google my name in 20 or 30 years, next to the company that I will run or whatever impact I will have on this world, will be that I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut. That I am a UConn Husky.'” “And that, ladies and gentlemen, will be true of many in the Class of 2018. What do you want Google to say about you?'” Turner asked in the keynote speech for the Honors Medal Ceremony prior to graduation.
Supervisors: Learning on the Job is Key, says Study
Informal learning on the job plays a crucial role in many work environments, but supervisors don’t always recognize the benefit, according to UConn researchers.
School of Business Commencement 2018
Live the life of your dreams, commencement speaker and alumna Kathleen A. Murphy '87 JD told almost 700 ecstatic undergraduate business students, their family, and friends, during the School of Business commencement ceremony Sunday, May 6.
Industry Panelists Talk Sustainability with Students
A diverse panel of business experts from around the world addressed graduate students during a discussion titled, "A Global Environmental Response: CSR in Practice," on April 19 at the Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford.
Business School Hall of Fame a Premier Engagement Opportunity
The School's premier event celebrates and honors top UConn alumni who are outstanding business leaders by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. But the evening also offers an opportunity for local and global business leaders to exchange ideas, network, and enjoy camaraderie with more than 300 guests, all business champions.
Risk Management Students Win Prestigious Global Competition
A group of UConn graduate students in financial risk management can now add the title of "international competition champions" to their resumes.
UConn School of Business 2018 Faculty Awards
The School of Business recently honored some of its top faculty members for 2018, celebrating their achievements from the classroom to international research discoveries.
Business School Professor Wayne Bragg to Retire
After 17 years on the UConn faculty, Professor Wayne Bragg has announced plans to retire this summer.
New 4+1 Bachelor/Master Degree Options in Business
The School of Business will soon offer two accelerated programs that will allow students to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years.
Nearly 1,300 Businesses Thrive with CTSBDC Free Help
Entrepreneur Bill Pastyrnak had an extensive business background, and he and his son had a passion for brewing beer, but without a helping hand, they knew their dream of creating Counter Weight Brewing Co. in Hamden, Conn., wouldn’t come true. Pastyrnak reached out to the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) and found the assistance […]