CIBER Case Challenge Draws from U.S., Italy and South Africa

November 29, 2018

Students from eight universities, two of them international, participated in an ice-breaker at the Makerspace experimental lab at the Werth Tower, as a prelude to the Annual UConn CIBER Case Challenge. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)

The UConn Center for International Business and Education Research (CIBER) held its 15th annual case competition this month, hosting global-minded business students during a four-day event.Continue Reading

In Remembrance: Professor Stephen D. Messner

Dr. Stephen D. Messner. 82, of Lake Mary Florida, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 20th 2018 surrounded by his beloved wife Susan, and daughters Stephanie and Pamela.Continue Reading

New Stamford BCLC Road-Trips to NYC’s ‘Shark Tank’

November 28, 2018

BCLC Students from UConn Stamford arriving in Grand Central Station in NYC, on their way to visit the set of Shark Tank. — BCLC Students from UConn Stamford arriving in Grand Central Station in NYC, on their way to visit the set of Shark Tank (Courtesy BCLC)

What better way to launch the new Business Connections Learning Community (BCLC) in Stamford than to arrange a trip to New York City for students to get a behind-the-scenes look at how ABC’s Shark Tank show is produced?Continue Reading

A Message from the Associate Dean of Research

November 27, 2018

Hello Colleagues,

There are many problems that business researchers can help solve, from improving the global supply chain to creating clean energy and livable cities. At the University of Connecticut School of Business, we are committed to cutting-edge research that has the potential to impact our world in new and exciting ways. Continue Reading

Most Gen Z girls and women lack a key success lesson in their education

CNBC – A new study of female business students shows that women don’t opt into what is being judged by their own professors and corporate hiring managers as the most important part of B-school education: not books, but competitions.

Students Visit RazorFocus, Learn Marketing Research

November 26, 2018

The UConn Marketing Club in Stamford recently visited RazorFocus, a marketing research company located near the campus.Continue Reading

Social Media Sensation Alexa Curtis to Speak at UConn

November 23, 2018

Portrait of Alexa Curtis. — Alexa Curtis is a social media star, blogger, and influencer. She is speaking at the Werth Institute on Nov. 27th (Photo Courtesy Alexa Curtis)

Everyone is terrified to get out of their comfort zone and pursue their passion, but everyone wants to do it.Continue Reading

New Model in Understanding Value Stock Performance

November 20, 2018

Businesswomen checking stock market data on tablet before Hong Kong financial display board. — (istockphoto.com)

UConn Assistant Professor of Finance Fan Yang, and colleagues, have developed a new model that offers an explanation of how value stocks can outperform others. Continue Reading

Who should profit from the sale of patient data?

Brookings Institution – – Patients’ medical data constitute a cornerstone of the big data economy. A multi-billion dollar industry operates by collecting, merging, analyzing and packaging patient data and selling it to the highest bidder.

For Olympic Athlete the Goal is Dual Degrees

Donn Cabral posing in front of the American flag. — Donn Cabral’s professional running career has taken him around the world and provided some unique opportunities – including translating something for celebrity gymnast Simone Biles in Rio de Janeiro. (U.S. Olympics Photo)

The day before he ran the 2018 Hartford Half Marathon, Donn Cabral attended a seminar called “A Lawyer’s Primer on Blockchain.” After he won the race, he headed home to tackle a take-home exam for a course called “Motivating Individuals and Teams.”Continue Reading

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