School of Business
The Power of Empathy in Product Development
'Subtle things, such as imagining how someone else would feel, can have a huge impact on creativity in general,' says UConn's Kelly Herd.
Commencement Advice: In an Unpredictable World, Be True to Yourself
As he addressed a jubilant undergraduate crowd on a rainy Mother’s Day, John Fodor '85 said there are three fundamental ideals that will serve them well in both business and life.
Building a Successful Startup with UConn Support
"I was an engineering student, and that program gave me the confidence to know how to run a business," says Matt Cremins ʼ13 (ENG) '14 MS, who recently sold the beverage tech company that he began at UConn.
Homegrown Hydroponics Project Spreads Around the World
Hydroponics greenhouses engineered by Christian Heiden '20 (ENG) are now in Connecticut and Haiti, with more planned.
Huskies Win International Policy Competition
A team of UConn MBA and MPP students are champions of the annual New York University Policy Case Competition (NYUPCC), a competition comprising 500 students across 139 teams.
Hannah Bonitz ’19, Management Information Systems
Full name: Hannah Bonitz Degree: Management Information Systems (Major); Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Minor) Extracurricular activities: ● Social Media Coordinator for Group and Organization Management Academic Journal ● OPIM Innovate Emerging Technologies Lab Specialist ● CLAS History Department Independent Research Assistant ● Vice President of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority ● 2018 Panhellenic Recruitment Management […]
2019 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Editor’s Note: The University of Connecticut will begin to use walk-through metal detectors at Gampel Pavilion this month as part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security. The new technology will be in place for the commencement exercises held in Gampel on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12. Whether arguing a case before […]
Prudential Immersion Bootcamps Offer UConn Students Real-World Exposure
The School of Business partnered with Prudential several years ago to help second-year students confirm their major, enhance their confidence, learn about the retirement industry, and gain new mentors.
New Stadium to be Named Elliot Ballpark
The 1,500-seat facility, scheduled to open in the spring of 2020, will be named in honor of longtime supporters Doug and Sheila Elliot, both '82 (BUS).
Why the Uptick in Strikes? A Negotiations Expert Responds
Recent strikes – at grocery stores and schools – have been about services that cannot really be exported, and this works in favor of the strikers, says UConn management professor Nora Madjar.