School of Business
Auriemma Leadership Conference: ‘Do the Brave Thing’
The theme of this year’s conference was “Leading in Complex, Uncertain & Ambiguous Times.” Some 150 executives and rising managers attended the two-day event, which featured 15 C-Suite experts from a broad range of industries, spanning aerospace, food, fashion and entertainment.
Former NBA Executive Says Diversity is the Key
Former NBA Exec Patrick Harris carries the belief that “diversity will make you a champion in all that you do.” Learn about his story, from UConn undergrad to CFO of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Promotional Games at Retail Stores Increase Consumer Spending
Surprisingly, even when the discount won from a promotional game is smaller than a traditional discount -- say only 10% versus 20% -- researchers still saw the same phenomenon.
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.