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May 30, 2026

School of Business

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UConn Business Student is Intern at 2026 Winter Olympics

'That’s the best thing about sports, it unites people'

February 10, 2026 | Claire Hall

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Five Outstanding Alumni to Be Inducted into UConn Business Hall of Fame

Basketball legend Emeka Okafor will be part of another acclaimed 'starting five' at the April 24 ceremony

February 4, 2026 | Claire Hall

Alumni

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Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs

Kickoff workshops begin Feb. 4; no previous experience required

February 2, 2026 | Claire Hall

Alumni Entrepreneurship

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Sheldon Kasowitz Champions Science-Based Solutions for Addiction

For Kasowitz, the motivation is deeply personal and urgent

January 28, 2026 | Stephanie Wright, UConn Foundation

Alumni Community Impact

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UConn Online Grad Programs Get High Marks; Nursing Skyrocketing in National Prestige

UConn’s excellence in graduate education is being recognized nationwide

January 27, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

University News

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A Research-Based Roadmap to Meaningful Work

UConn School of Business helps students build clarity and confidence in career-seeking

January 27, 2026 | Mac Murray

Research & Discovery

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For Second Consecutive Year, UConn OPIM Professor Wins Prestigious Early Career Award

“As a researcher I want to explore ideas that satisfy my curiosity, push the boundaries of my field forward, and make a difference in my discipline.’’

January 23, 2026 | Claire Hall

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School of Business Professor Robert Bird Has Transformational Fulbright Scholar Experience in Finland

Finland represents a unique way of life that Americans can learn and benefit from

January 21, 2026 | Claire Hall

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An All-Nighter, Perseverance Helped UConn Grad Student Win Predictive Modeling Championship

Their task was to use predictive modeling to identify potential subrogation opportunities in auto insurance claims using a subset of data.

January 20, 2026 | Claire Hall

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UConn Senior Blends Disability Studies and Food Culture into Major Ready for Garnish

'Who knows? Cooking on Wheels may turn into more of a business selling adaptive cookware. The entrepreneurship possibilities are wide ranging'

January 5, 2026 | Kimberly Phillips

Entrepreneurship UConn Voices

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