School of Business

Two Professors stand outside the UConn School of Business in Storrs, CT

Two OPIM Professors Honored with Prestigious Teaching, Research Innovation Awards

Both faculty members said they are extremely honored but also said their peers at UConn were instrumental in their success.

Professor John Wilson, students Mingdi Luo, Jeff Xu, Sachin Chahal, Aditya Raj and Stacey Brown, CEO InsurTech Americas.

Two Teams of UConn Grad Students Win Big at InsurTech Innovation Competition

The competition is designed to help college students and recent grads become aware of careers in insurance technology. Ten Connecticut teams participated. The two winning UConn teams, as well as one from the University of St. Joseph, are eligible to participate in the World Cup championship in San Francisco.

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UConn Professor Co-Chairs National Academies Study of Federal Small Business Innovation Programs

Two-year study examines how Department of Energy research investments support innovation, entrepreneurship, national priorities

Jen Mathieu, far left, poses for a photo with some of the other event honorees.

CCEI’s Jennifer Mathieu Wins ‘Women of Innovation’ Award

UConn Gave Her the Space to Learn, Encouragement to Grow, Opportunities Galore. Now She’s Paying It Back.

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Dr. Brianna Siegel Helps Her Patients, In Sickness and In Health

When she wanted to expand her leadership role at Stamford Health, she pursued an MBA from UConn

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IDEA Grants Allow Sisters to Share Passion

'UConn helped me realize I can be a STEM student, but that doesn’t mean I’m not allowed to be creative and have fun hobbies. You get to be multidisciplined here. It’s encouraged'

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Steve Gillette ‘26 MSA Trades Police Badge for Business Balance Sheet

Knife attack was instrumental in his decision to pursue another career path  

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UConn Researcher’s Insight on Small-Business Bankruptcy Recovery Draws the Attention of Congress

'Small businesses are an important part of the economy, but financial distress does not necessarily mean that the underlying business isn’t worthwhile'

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‘The Angus of Oysters’

Fueled by nerves and passion, ‘Science Guy’ Keegan Jalbert’s aquafeed company wins Wolff Entrepreneurship Championship

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Six from UConn Named CT Women of Innovation Finalists

The finalists include UConn staff, faculty, and a doctoral student