Controlling Weeds on Playing Fields, Parks and Lawns Without Herbicides

July 1, 2019

UConn Today – Turfgrass covers more than 40 million acres of land in the continental United States, including lawns, parks, commercial landscapes, sports fields and golf courses. It is the single largest irrigated crop in the nation.

Turfgrasses are grass species with qualities that make them well suited for these uses. They tolerate frequent mowing, withstand intense traffic and form dense, uniform surfaces. They create places to play sports or relax outdoors; reduce soil erosion; reduce dust and mud problems around homes, schools and businesses; and create clear sight lines along highways.

Who decides what new products are seen? (Op-ed)

June 25, 2019

Stamford Advocate – Coffee? Coca-Cola? Or both together? On April 24, Advertising Age reported that Coca-Cola is testing a Coke-coffee hybrid beverage product in a few countries and is poised to introduce it into 25 markets. Coffee and Coca-Cola together. Interesting.

UConn’s Jamelle Elliott: Where Is She Now?

June 11, 2019

Jamelle Elliott in Gampel Pavilion.  (Nathan Oldham / UConn School of Business)
Jamelle Elliott in Gampel Pavilion. (Nathan Oldham / UConn School of Business)

There are times, Jamelle Elliott says, when she sticks her head in to watch the UConn basketball players practice for a few minutes, because she misses the sweet echo of a bouncing basketball. Continue Reading

Living the Ph.D[ream].

June 10, 2019

Ph.D. students in UConn's School of Business
Ph.D. students in UConn’s School of Business (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)

Deciding to Pursue a Ph.D.: Three Driving Forces

Three factors inspired me to pursue a Ph.D. The first was my undergraduate advisor from San Francisco State University (SFSU) who instilled the confidence in me that I lacked: the belief that I was capable of success in a graduate program. Having someone take the time and make the effort to consider how I might be able to walk through more open doors has made an invaluable impact in the decisions I make in the classroom and in my overall career today. Continue Reading

UConn: Low(er) Cost, High ROI

June 7, 2019

The Fochi family has a long and proud connection to the University of Connecticut because they believe it provides a great education for the money. Pictured above is alumnus Bill Fochi ’63 with his daughter, Kerry Fochi Sanders ‘93, and his granddaughter Ashley Fochi ‘19. (Contributed photo).
The Fochi family has a long and proud connection to the University of Connecticut because they believe it provides a great education for the money. Pictured above is alumnus Bill Fochi ’63 with his daughter, Kerry Fochi Sanders ‘93, and his granddaughter Ashley Fochi ‘19. (Contributed photo).

Kerry Fochi Sanders ’93 was born a businesswoman, according to her family. From an early age she had ambition, determination and a keen financial sense.Continue Reading

Get career-ready with an MBA from a Premier American business school

June 5, 2019

Study International News – UConn School of Business has established a strong reputation for high-quality research, teaching, collaboration and outreach, and has been continuously accredited by AACSB International since 1958. Their MBA programmes are flexible – they offer full-time, part-time, executive MBA (EMBA) as well as a non-degree MBA programme for students to choose from.