School of Business
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.
MBA Students Give Back to Community
These MBA students, some of whom are simultaneously pursuing law and medical degrees, shared personal stories of disappointing jobs, career setbacks, and the realization that pursuing a dream involves taking risks. But they also talked enthusiastically about how they were able to refocus their careers and life plans when their initial strategy didn’t work out.
Op-ed: How Should Social Media Combat Misinformation, Hate Speech?
The sheer volume of content shared on social media makes it impossible to establish a comprehensive editorial system, writes Niam Yaraghi, assistant professor.
Education Abroad: Luis Rivera ’19, Prague, Czech Republic
Accounting major Luis Rivera '19 (BUS) says his Education Abroad experience in Prague, Czech Republic, helped him grow as a person.
How Brands are Circumventing Marketing Regulations
A UConn marketing professor found that financial companies employing ‘umbrella branding’ may have used advertising to drive customers to all their products, despite regulations designed to safeguard investors.