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Presidential Historian Douglas Brinkley Tells Risk Executives That America Always Withstands Challenges, Divisions
Take a collective deep breath, Americans. As a nation, we will survive these turbulent, highly charged political times, much as we have throughout the rocky course of our history, said Douglas Brinkley, the CNN presidential historian and a professor of history at Rice University.
Right People, Strong Culture are Keys to Success, Business Executives Say
Two prominent executives in the software and technology industry credited their companies’ enduring successes, in large part, to well-chosen employees and a vibrant corporate culture. “I think the number one thing an executive needs to do is pay attention to people,” said Oni Chukwu, an executive, investor and entrepreneur in the software industry. “The common […]
Simsbury Bank Pledges $50,000 for Family Business Program
Simsbury Bank has given a $50,000 grant to support the UConn School of Business’ Family Business Program, an initiative providing research, professional advice, education, and peer networks for family-owned and entrepreneurial businesses. “We are deeply gratified by Simsbury Bank’s commitment to a program that we think serves a vital need in Connecticut,” said School of […]
Human Rights: Corporations’ Newest Frontier
A Conversation with Business and Human Rights Professor Caroline Kaeb An interest in international law, coupled with work at the United Nations specializing in labor rights and refugee issues, fostered a passion for human rights in UConn Professor Caroline Kaeb. But as she delved deeper into her graduate work and the solutions to the many […]
Advice for the Class of 2017
Arrive Early, Stay Late, Put in the Effort to Succeed, Says Commencement Speaker Doug Elliot, President of The Hartford In a commencement speech laced with solid career advice about hard work and attaining career success, Doug Elliot ’82 mentioned that his life did benefit from a touch of serendipity. Elliot, the president of The Hartford […]
Students Prepare Almost 800 Tax Returns—For Free
UConn School of Business VITA Volunteers Eliminate Frustration, Expense of Taxes
Healthcare Management Professor Joins National Bureau of Economic Research
Healthcare Management Professor Resul Cesur has been appointed as Faculty Research Fellow in the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) program on Health Economics.
Unique, Creative Startups Win $30,000
Innovation Quest Tops Participation Record; Winners Present Vastly Different, Creative Startup Ideas
Senior Business Students Pause, Reflect as Commencement Nears
As this year's graduating seniors prepare for their careers, we asked a few School of Business students to reflect on their time spent at the University of Connecticut. Each with different stories, memories and struggles to share, this year's graduating class is as unique as they are impressive.
UConn Grad Business Programs Impress
Three UConn graduate-level business programs ranked very highly in a study comparing colleges and universities throughout North America.