School of Business
How Can We Get Your Attention?
A new study suggests that different brands may want to adopt different social media targeting strategies based on the popularity of their content among followers.
First Innovation Expo: Opportunities Abound on Campus
'We have such cool things going on on campus,' said biology major Greta Johnson, a volunteer at the event.
Aaron McLean ’19: Persistence, Determination Key
School of Business senior Aaron McLean from Southborough, Mass., is enjoying his last year on the UConn football team while simultaneously preparing for a career in business. In a recent interview he shared his dedication to hard work, his love of movies, and insight into the person who is his biggest sideline fan.
Goldman Sachs Partner Leads New SMF in Stamford
Blake Mather, an adjunct professor and the advisor to the new Stamford SMF, has joined a prestigious group of UConn SMF advisers. He recently retired after 22 years at Goldman Sachs, during which time he served as a partner in the organization.
MBA Student to Run New York Marathon for Children of Vietnam
Stamford MBA student Junau Boucard ’11 (BUS) was inspired to action by a School of Business field trip to Vietnam.
Professional, not Personal, Familiarity Works for Virtual Teams
When working with colleagues on a virtual team, knowledge of their professional backgrounds improves productivity, but knowledge of their personal life does not, says a new UConn study.
Male Fertility Test Developers Win Venture Competition
Through the Wolff New Venture Competition, a pair of biomedical engineering doctoral candidates won $20,000 to further develop an in-home device to measure male fertility.
Industry-Academic Program to Grow Entrepreneurial Know-How
The new program will provide aspiring entrepreneurs working as academic or industry researchers with customized training to help turn their technologies into businesses and products.
Cannabis Course Responds to Industry Need
Plant science professor Gerry Berkowitz will offer a course on the horticulture of cannabis in the spring, to help prepare students for the burgeoning industry in medical marjuana.
Research Series Draws Top Scholars in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) recently announced a research seminar series aimed at furthering professorial interest and expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation.