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October 2, 2026

School of Business

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UConn Wide Receiver, MBA Candidate Drew Kron: Follow Your Passion, Learn from Others, Put Your Head Down and Work Hard

'It might be appealing to chase the easier path, but you should listen to your heart'

October 1, 2026 | Ira Morrison

Athletics

A man and woman stand in front of a dock on a sunny day, holding a SEAWELL beverage can.

Father-Daughter Entrepreneurs Plan to Introduce Refreshing, Non-Alcoholic Beverage for Life on the Water

Wolff Competition startup: 'We credit UConn for our acceleration and momentum'

September 28, 2026 | Claire Hall

Alumni Entrepreneurship

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Author, Career Expert Suzy Welch Shares Formula for a Happy, Productive Work Life at UConn Stamford

'I take risks now. I encourage people to try hard things and be less scared'

September 28, 2026 | Claire Hall

Entrepreneurship

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Global Financier Bob Diamond Shares Insights, Advice for Students During UConn Leadership Seminar

How a UConn master's degree helped propel Diamond to the heights of global finance

September 21, 2026 | Claire Hall

Alumni

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Career Expert, Author Suzy Welch to Speak at UConn Stamford

The fireside chat-style event will be held, free of charge, on September 24

September 15, 2026 | Claire Hall

Professor Robert Bird poses outside the Max Planck Institute in Germany.

Professor Bird Speaks at Top Global Legal Research Center

Bird spoke to a large group of students, educators, and other professionals about sustainability as a value-creating legal strategy.

September 11, 2026 | Claire Hall

Dr. Dante Paolino and Dr. Zachary Gelber, in blue medical scrubs, each holding a Build-a-Brush toothbrush.

UConn Dentist Develops Customizable Toothbrush to Encourage Kids to Brush Better, Longer

'What was a little hobby is now a full-fledged business'

September 10, 2026 | Claire Hall

Alumni Entrepreneurship

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UConn Student Justin Fargo Went from Family iPhone-Fixer to Small Business Cybersecurity Champion

'There is a massive shortage of security professionals, and the opportunity for information security-related roles is only increasing'

September 9, 2026 | Claire Hall

Entrepreneurship

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Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Business

Welcome!

September 8, 2026 | Scott Slater - School of Business, and Claire Hall

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New UConn Research Reveals That IRS Staffing Cuts Significantly Impact Taxpayer Filings

Study finds that some neglect to file; others omit key financial data

September 2, 2026 | Claire Hall

Research & Discovery

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