School of Business
xCITE 2018 Conference to Feature Women Technology Innovators
The UConn School of Business’ xCITE conference for women in technology has announced two prominent speakers for its May 2018 conference. They are: - Marie Wieck, the general manager for IBM Blockchain, whose 30-year career has included launching some of the company’s most well-regarded technologies; and - Jalak Jobanputra, the founding partner of Future\Perfect Ventures (FPV), whose involvement with the NYC Investment Fund formed one of the city’s first seed funds and helped establish the Fintech Innovation Lab in 2010. The two technology innovators will headline the conference, which begins at 8 a.m. on May 23 at the Hilton Stamford Hotel.
Disclosing Too Much Info Can Harm Company’s Competitive Edge, Study Says
'The results lend support to corporate concerns about competitive harm caused by extensive disclosure,' says Ying Zhou at UConn.
How Visual Technologies Influence Virtual Teams
UConn research shows that visual representation technologies (VRTS) are far superior to non-visual tools when it comes to uniting teams and fostering agreement.
Management Department Ranked Highly for Research Productivity
Professors in the Management Department at the UConn School of Business are among the most prolific and highly regarded scholars in the nation, according to a new report.
Auriemma Leadership Conference Adds Speakers to Impressive Lineup
The Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference has announced its full lineup of speakers for the April 17-18 event.
Dean Elliott Becomes Chair-Elect of AACSB International
John A. Elliott, dean of the UConn School of Business, has been elected vice chair/chair elect of the American Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the 'gold standard' accrediting body for business schools.
Samuel Brandt ’50 Bequest: $1.5M for Scholarships
The late Samuel Brandt '50 has bequeathed $1.5 million to the School of Business creating an endowed scholarship in his name.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
The iQ program is open to students from any school or major who have ideas for creating a new business. The highly successful program, which has helped launched dozens of businesses, offers mentoring, advice and encouragement from experts in solving complex problems with innovative, sustainable solutions.
Joanne Crevoiserat ’85 Helping Revitalize Abercrombie & Fitch
Joanne Crevoiserat ’85 sounds euphoric when she talks about the history of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., the American clothing company where she is celebrating one year as chief operating officer.
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Four outstanding business leaders will be inducted in the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame on March 24. This year's ceremony, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, marks the 25th anniversary of the School's recognition of remarkable alumni.