March 6, 2026
UConn Today – Two teams of UConn MBA candidates are among an elite group of students advancing in the highly competitive National Ethics Case Competition.
The teams—that tackled ethics in the pharmaceutical industry and in artificial intelligence—are among the 10 percent of entrants to move to Round 2 in the competition. Only 37 teams in total were selected from the more than 300 who entered.
March 4, 2026
UConn Today – A tenacious team of finance majors, who sacrificed most of their winter break to prepare for the CFA Institute Research Challenge, took first place in that regional competition last week.
Students Hunter Baillargeon, Dylan Fischetto, Richard Opper, Philip Ochocinski and Rushit Chauhan were tasked with researching and analyzing a major utility company, and then producing a 10-page report about whether to buy, hold, or sell its stock. They chose to sell.
March 3, 2026
UConn Today – Ella Egan ’27 (BUS) won the jackpot as an Olympic intern, with assignments to accompany guests to both the U.S. Men’s and U.S. Women’s championship hockey games.
“The atmosphere was intense and so much fun,’’ says Egan, a junior majoring in business management. “Watching the hockey rivalry between the USA and Canada, and then cheering as our teams both won gold medals, was definitely the most memorable moments of the trip.’’
March 2, 2026
UConn Today – A deep curiosity and a relentless commitment to learning drove alumna Ashley Silva ’25 MS to become a vice president at a prominent investment firm while still in her mid-30s.
“You won’t be successful without understanding what’s important to the business,’’ said Silva, who earned her master’s degree in Human Resource Management at UConn last May. “It is critical to understand the bigger picture, beyond your own role and that of your department.’’
February 10, 2026
UConn Today – During the summers when the Olympics are held, the 20 members of the extended Egan family gather together to cheer for their favorite athletes as they vie for medals in the international competition.
“For us, it has always been a family event and a point of camaraderie,’’ says Ella Egan ’27 (BUS), a junior studying management at the School of Business. “That’s why I love the Olympics, because it brings people together.’’
February 6, 2026
CT Insider – More diners are ordering takeout or using food delivery apps like Door Dash, as consumers try to balance their hectic schedules with the high cost of food.
Nearly three out of every four restaurant orders in the United States were not eaten in a restaurant in 2025, according to the National Restaurant Association, a figure that holds true in Connecticut, too, said Scott Dolch, president of the Connecticut Restaurant Association.
February 5, 2026
Wallethub – To what extent are exclusive credit card offers really status symbols?
Exclusive credit card offers are really status symbols to the degree of benefits offered. High credit limits, low interest rates, benefits of immediate balance clearing, and other benefits make the high annual expense exclusive credit cards worth it or not. Without meaningful benefits, these cards are just show pieces that call into question the real financial literacy of the carrier.
February 4, 2026
UConn Today – UConn legend and NBA standout Emeka Okafor ’04 (BUS) is well accustomed to standing ovations and thunderous applause from an enthusiastic crowd.
But for the other four alumni who will be inducted into the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame alongside him on Friday, April 24, the roar of the crowd at the reception may be more novel, despite their remarkable achievements.
February 2, 2026
UConn Today – If it hadn’t been for UConn’s Innovation Quest (iQ) entrepreneurship program, Keegan Jalbert ‘23 (CLAS) would still be debating when to start his own business.
Instead, the entrepreneur and graduate student in nutritional sciences is making great progress with his company called AccessFlora. He has purchased a food trailer, and in the spring will launch his Reef-to-Table service that will cater oysters at weddings and other events.
January 27, 2026
UConn Today – UConn’s excellence in graduate education is being recognized nationwide, with U.S. News & World Report granting high rankings for 2026 to several online programs for their quality, affordability, and flexibility for distance-learning students.