School of Business
UConn in the Conversation
In print, online, and on air, UConn faculty inform public dialogue about the major issues of the day. Here's what they said this year.
New Foundation Board Chair has High Goals for UConn
'Giving back should begin at graduation,' says John Malfettone '77 (BUS), the new chair of the Foundation Board of Directors.
Alumna Puts Business and Law Degrees to Work Against Human Trafficking
Long before she won a presidential award for her work combating human trafficking, Minal Patel Davis had a passion for inclusion and fairness. “I was always the kid at the playground who walked right up to the child nobody else wanted to talk to,” she said. “Even then, I hated seeing people lonely or left […]
First ‘Get Seeded’ Event Awards $3k to New Ventures
The competition was created by the School of Business' Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) and was open to students across disciplines. In the two weeks since announcing the competition, CCEI received 15 applications and selected eight teams to pitch.
CIBER Extends Exporting Compliance Program to PMBAs
The Center for International Business Education &Research (CIBER) is creating a new, professional development program in exporting for students in the part-time MBA program in Hartford.
Financial Risk Students Place Third in Global Challenge
A team of four graduate students in the MS in Financial Risk Management program took third place in an international competition in Montreal earlier this month, and were the highest-placing U.S. team in the competition.
CIBER Case Challenge Draws from U.S., Italy and South Africa
The UConn Center for International Business and Education Research (CIBER) held its 15th annual case competition this month, hosting global-minded business students during a four-day event.
For Olympic Athlete the Goal is Dual Degrees
Donn Cabral's professional running career has taken him around the world and provided some unique opportunities – including translating something for celebrity gymnast Simone Biles in Rio de Janeiro.
Enthusiasm, Hard Work Keep Hockey’s El-Mir ’19 On Top
A fourth and final year at UConn has El-Mir reminiscing about his experiences. Because he didn’t have any teammates in his business classes, El-Mir had to meet new people, and those students became his friends, he said. Through their shared classes, the management seniors have grown to know each other well.
Mike Koppel ’78 Supports International Immersion Program
Alumnus Michael Koppel ’78, the former executive vice president and chief financial officer of retail giant Nordstrom Inc., and his family, have given a generous gift in support of students participating in an international, business-immersion program. Their financial support will help offset the cost of participation for students from the School’s Business Connections Learning Community […]