Mike Koppel ’78 Supports International Immersion Program

November 13, 2018

Alumnus Mike Koppel and his family have given a second, generous gift to the School of Business to support international business-immersion travel for students in the BCLC. Pictured above, UConn students stopped for a photo in front of Dublin Castle, after leaving Ireland’s Squarespace marketing company during the May 2018 trip. (Courtesy of BCLC)

Alumnus Michael Koppel ’78, the former executive vice president and chief financial officer of retail giant Nordstrom Inc., and his family, have given a generous gift in support of students participating in an international, business-immersion program.Continue Reading

Report: state climbs a notch in economic performance

November 12, 2018

My Record Journal – The state’s economy edged up slightly from 40th to 39th place during 2017, but it remains one of the last states still coming out of the great recession, according to the state Department of Labor.

Winds of Change: Customer Demands, Improving Technology are Creating a New World for Retailers

In Philip Dick’s “A Minority Report,” Tom Cruise walks through a mall where his character’s name is called out by a screen and he is addressed for an ultra-targeted Guinness ad.Continue Reading

Students Use High-Tech Analytics to Optimize Plant Growth

November 9, 2018

Adjunct professor Ryan O’Connor consults students enrolled in an Internet of Things course that uses emerging technology to improve plant life at UConn’s Spring Valley Farm. Students, from left, are Nicole Hamilton '19 (BUS), Tara Watrous '19 (CLAS), and Radhika Kanaskar '18 (BUS). (Claire Hall/UConn School of Business) — Adjunct professor Ryan O’Connor consults students enrolled in an Internet of Things course that uses emerging technology to improve plant life at UConn’s Spring Valley Farm. Students, from left, are Nicole Hamilton ’19 (BUS), Tara Watrous ’19 (CLAS), and Radhika Kanaskar ’18 (BUS). (Claire Hall/UConn School of Business)

On select Tuesday nights, senior Radhika Kanaskar pops on warm boots and a heavy coat, and prepares for her management information systems class at UConn’s Spring Valley Farm.Continue Reading

Kasia’s Blog – a Trip to Greece

November 8, 2018

The town of Fira on the Thira Island (Santorini)(Kasia Kolc / UConn School of Business)

Greece and Airbnb vs. Hostel

I was definitely not expecting to fall so hard for Greece. The 4 days I spent there was the best trip I have ever taken.Continue Reading

UConn Management Professors among the Most Prolific Researchers in the Nation

Professor John Mathieu, Management Department. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)

The Management Department at the University of Connecticut is one of the most productive among universities from across the country.Continue Reading

Stamford First-Generation Student Maximizes Opportunities

November 7, 2018

Stamford business major Christian Escotto-Rosado '19 (BUS) is soaking up every experience he can, including an internship at IBM and the chance to take part in the Student Managed Fund. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business) — Stamford business major Christian Escotto-Rosado ’19 (BUS) is soaking up every experience he can, including an internship at IBM and the chance to take part in the Student Managed Fund. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)

Christian Escotto-Rosado is always on the hunt for his next opportunity. Continue Reading

2018 Voya Financial Colloquium Draws Top Scholars

Guest Speakers visited UConn for the 2018 Voya Colloquium. Pictured left to right, Page Moreau, Elie Ofek, and Markus Giesler. (Devin Basdekian / UConn School of Business)

The Marketing Department hosted the 8th annual Voya Financial Colloquium on Oct. 26, where three world renowned scholars, Markus Giesler, Page Moreau, and Elie Ofek, presented their research on creativity and innovation in marketing. Continue Reading

First Innovation Expo: Opportunities Abound on Campus

UConn Today – Nursing students Jasmeen Mohammed and Katlin DiPietro couldn’t wait to tell visitors at the Fall Entrepreneurship & Innovation Expo about their project, which is designed to calm elderly patients when they’re in the hospital.

National Startup Analysis Sees Potential, Standout Efforts Underway in Hartford

November 6, 2018

Connecticut by the Numbers – A new analysis of the status of the business startup community in six American cities – including Hartford – has found that Connecticut’s Capitol City has “strong startup potential,” and in some ways is already standing out among peers and competitors.

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