School of Business

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UConn Foundation Raises $78 Million in FY 2015

Giving was up in various categories, including those giving more than $25,000, which jumped 23 percent.

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Back from the Brink? The Greek Debt Crisis and the Eurozone

As Greek and European leaders agree to negotiate, a UConn economist discusses how the Greek economy got to this point and what an exit from the eurozone could mean.

Bass-baritone Anthony Leathern, right, and contralto Judy Bowers, both doctoral candidates in voice performance, as Noye and Noye's Wife in UConn Opera's production of Britten's Noye's Fludde. A gift from former associate dean of business Rob Hoskin will support students participating in the opera program. (Paige Crane Photography for UConn)

Longtime Accounting Professor Supports Opera at UConn

Students participating in the opera program will benefit from the philanthropy of a retired faculty member.

Daniel Kloyzner ‘16 (ENG) with Richard Parnas, a professor of chemical, materials, and biomolecular engineering, has found a way to turn particle board into carpet. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

A New Use for Old Carpet

UConn researchers in engineering and business are collaborating to create particle board from waste carpet and bring it to market.

The iconic Colt Armory Building in Hartford. (Photo courtesy of The Pita Group)

The Colt Bankruptcy – Demise of a Connecticut Icon

Last week, the historic gun manufacturer filed for Chapter 11. A UConn economist and historian discuss what that means for the state.

Mathematics/actuarial science major Xiaoxuan Zhuang '15 (CLAS) presents to classmates in his advanced Chinese writing course. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

UConn Graduates First Majors in Chinese

The Class of 2015 includes the first UConn students to graduate with a Chinese major, thanks to a new program in CLAS.

Charles Fayal '16 (ENG), left, and Steven Graf '15 (BUS) take a break from assembling their Parrot MD devices.

Students’ Device Helps People Take Meds as Prescribed

Two undergraduates have developed a device that 'parrots' prescription instructions to help people in developing countries take their medications.

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Time to Set Male vs. Female Boss Bias Aside

A UConn researcher found that while people would rather work for someone ‘like’ themselves, their gender is only one component.

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Tesla’s Bid to Bypass Connecticut Law

A management expert explains why auto dealers are protesting a move by Tesla Motors to sell its luxury electric cars directly to Connecticut consumers.

A student studying on her computer. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Online Master’s in Accounting Ranked No. 3 by U.S. News

The highly competitive program was recognized as one of 2015’s Best Online Graduate Business Programs.