Stamford Advocate– World Wrestling Entertainment faces several more rounds of legal wrangling in 2017 with a long-standing opponent. But the fight could finally come to an end this year.
WWE Faces Continued Legal Battle in 2017
January 6, 2017
6 Ways to Stay Productive Over Break
Every year, I find myself having a fair amount of work to get done over break, whether it’s job applications, scholarship applications, or internship applications. And every year, I struggle with actually getting things done. I mean it’s called “break” for a reason; it’s the prime time to procrastinate. Continue Reading
Pushing the Knowledge Frontier
January 5, 2017
Professor Marsden Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Information Systems
OPIM professor James Marsden, a 24-year School of Business faculty member, has received an international, lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the field of information systems. Continue Reading
How to Find On-Campus Job Opportunities and Internships as an International Student
January 4, 2017
Some friends of mine recently asked how I found on-campus positions and internships as an international student. It took me a long conversation to explain how I found each opportunity, but I still think that I can go further to explain step-by-step for others who may be interested. Continue Reading
‘Just Go For It!’
Three Majors, World Travel, Research Highlight Senior Andrew Carroll’s UConn Years
No regrets.
When he enrolled at UConn four years ago, Andrew Carroll ’17 didn’t know exactly what the future would offer, but he was determined to get the most out of his college experience.
When he graduates in May, he will have completed a triple major—in economics, psychology and management—and his resume will include a semester of education abroad and additional world travel that gave him a new, bolder perspective. Continue Reading
Connecticut Fuel Cell Industry Looks to Expand, Despite Setbacks
January 3, 2017
Conair Faces Close Attention After Cuisinart Recall
December 23, 2016
Stamford Advocate– As Stamford-based Conair replaces 8 million blades used in its Cuisinart food processors, which have been linked to mouth injuries from fragments of cracked blades, customers and regulators are closely watching its handling of the recall. The prevalence and speed of social media only heightens attention.
“They have to get on top of this, be transparent and open and stay ahead of the social media curve,” said Kevin McEvoy, an assistant professor in the University of Connecticut’s business school. “The brand equity is going to be damaged for Cuisinart — but how much damage and for how long depends on how they respond.”
Retirement Beckons
December 22, 2016
Professor Nelson and His Never-Give-Up Outlook Will Be Missed
Don’t misunderstand Cliff Nelson.
It isn’t that he dislikes the students for whom accounting comes easily. They’re great. It’s just that the ones who struggle, persist and keep fighting until they understand the concepts—they’re the ones he enjoys the most. Continue Reading
‘Doing Great Things’
December 21, 2016
Management Senior Alleya Jenkins Envisions a People-Focused Business Career
For Alleya Jenkins ’17, helping others will never be an afterthought in her career, extracurricular activities or free time. Continue Reading
Enhancing Corporate Strategy
December 20, 2016
International Conference Organized by Professor Folta Yields Strategic Management Book
An international conference about resource redeployment in multi-business or multi-product firms, organized by UConn management professor Timothy B. Folta, has yielded a new book on the subject. Continue Reading