School of Business
Priceline.com Alum Ushers In ‘Month of Discovery’
“When you are looking to start a company, you have to be curious about the problem the company will solve and if there is really a need for it,” said Timothy "Scott" Case, ’92 (ENG).
Two Veteran Professors Promoted to Associate Business Deans
The School of Business has announced the appointment of Professors Lucy Gilson and Jose M. Cruz as new associate deans. They join Professor Bob Day in rounding out the three-person team reporting to Interim Dean David Souder.
Karen Munson Savors the Sweet Taste of Success
Munson’s Chocolates is the largest retail chocolate manufacturer in Connecticut. Munson’s makes 350,000 pounds of chocolate a year at its Bolton, Conn., headquarters and sells it through eight retail outlets across the state, employing 150 people.
Married CEOs Are More Committed to Social Issues Than Non-Married Peers
A study by UConn and the University of Saskatchewan found firms led by married CEOs were associated with significantly higher scores on a respected corporate social responsibility index.
Hurting the Planet is not Only Bad for Humanity, It Can Be Bad for Business
An argument could be made that socially responsible investing and sustainable finance will need to dramatically grow in order to avert the next financial crisis, says Stephen Park of UConn.
Fall Lecture Series Addresses Vast Range of Health, Wellness Topics
The UConn School of Business is a partner in an upcoming UConn health-focused lecture series addressing everything from weight loss to the opioid epidemic to mental health among college students.
Professor John Clapp Researches Plans for Vacant Retail
John will pursue his work with a grant from the Real Estate Research Institute in Chicago, which will allow him to study adaptive reuse of shopping centers. The solution, Clapp said, is the investment in public-private partnerships that will repurpose these urban and suburban centers.
Advice From Top CEO: Push Yourself Outside Your Comfort Zone
As one of 24 women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, alumna Mary Laschinger has earned a spot few women have achieved in the field of business. How she became successful, in her own words.
Marketing’s Kevin McEvoy Earns Recognition as UConn Standout
Kevin McEvoy, an assistant professor-in-residence in Marketing, has been selected to receive the University’s Faculty Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award.
Occupational Illnesses in Connecticut Decrease
The most recent data available indicate workplace-related illnesses have gone down in Connecticut, according to UConn Health experts.