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UConn MBA in Lyon, France

March 20, 2019

The Program

Spending two weeks immersed in the culture of France gave me a unique opportunity to understand global business issues from a different perspective. Continue Reading

Environmental Economics

March 18, 2019

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(Magnetic Island, Queensland) – Environmental policies protect the natural environment…

Currently I am taking an Environmental Economics course at UNSW to help complete my Economics minor. However, throughout the duration of the course and through my time living in Australia, I have become more informed about Australia’s environmental policies.Continue Reading

Innovation Quest: Excitement Soars in 2019

March 15, 2019

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The excitement surrounding the kickoff of the School of Business’ 8th annual Innovation Quest (iQ) competition was even bigger than last year, when a record-setting number of students participated. Continue Reading

Tags: David Noble, Innovation Quest, Jordan McSweeney

XFL still working to clinch TV deal

March 14, 2019

The Hour – Eleven months from kickoff, the XFL has its teams, host cities and many of its coaches. It does not have a TV deal — at least not yet.

Tags: Kevin McEvoy

IPT partners with UConn School of Law for SALT ‘Tax Schools’

Tax Pro Today – The Institute for Professionals in Taxation and the UConn School of Law have announced a partnership to present the State Income Tax Schools I & II this July in Hartford, Connecticut.

Education Abroad: Ashley Jacques ’20, Dublin, Ireland

March 13, 2019

UConn Today – The UConn Education Abroad program allows students to gain rich experience in other cultures by immersing themselves in the educational and social life of another country.

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Digital Journal – Ivy Exec’s fourth annual EMBA rankings reveal top-ranked programs in the U.S. Northeast highlighting notable program strengths in areas like career advancement, global experience and more.

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Waterbury Hosts Business and Human Rights Lecture Series

March 12, 2019

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An exterior view of the Waterbury Campus. (UConn photo)

Former Timex executive Bob Werner will be the keynote speaker during the second of a three-part lecture series on business and human rights, hosted at the UConn Waterbury campus. Continue Reading

Tags: Stephen Park

Vineyard Vines to Launch Target Collection

March 11, 2019

Stamford Advocate – Vineyard Vines, the preppy clothing company known for its smiling-whale logo, has launched one of its largest initiatives by teaming up with retailing giant Target.

Tags: Robin Coulter

xCITE Event Focuses on Next Gen of Women Entrepreneurs

March 4, 2019

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If the State of Connecticut is invested in creating and supporting the next generation of women entrepreneurs, it needs to revise the way we raise, educate, nurture, promote and encourage them, starting in pre-K. Continue Reading

Tags: David Noble, Katherine Ruiz
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