UConn Today – The new offering, a 12-credit graduate certificate, is expected to appeal to mid-career managers and executives eager to expand their skills.
Author: Claire Hall
Sharks, Trail Mix, Good Advice: All Helped New Grad Jackson Guay Find A Career with a Purpose
When recent graduate Jackson Guay ’22 spent an extended semester studying in New Zealand, some of the travel highlights included speedboat tours, white-water rafting, and bungee jumping off a bridge and plunging 141-feet, head-first, into the water.
But his favorite adventure was cage-diving, surrounded by a school of five Great White Sharks, off the coast of Bluff, New Zealand.Continue Reading
Grad Student Lexy Vecchio Wins IQ Challenge with Videogame that Mimics PTSD
At 11 years old, Mary “Lexy” Vecchio had a traumatic, life-changing ski accident.
She was skiing alone, without a helmet, and hadn’t told her family which trail she would be on. She had a terrible crash, and broke her hip. She was alone in the snow, stranded, frightened, and seriously injured. Her screams for help went unheard for a long time.Continue Reading
Accounting’s Erin Leigh Named UConn Career Mentor of the Year
Erin Leigh, the recruiting, career and external relations manager for the Accounting Department, has been named Career Mentor of the Year for the 2021-22 academic year. Leigh was nominated by her students and received the award from the Provost’s Office.Continue Reading
Commencement Speaker Rich Vogel: Pandemic Created Unprecedented Opportunity for Class of 2022
Richard Vogel ’87, a marketing expert and an adviser and champion for startup businesses, recalled feeling proud, but also uneasy about his future, when he attended his UConn graduation 35 years ago.
“Don’t ever let that feeling stop you from going boldly into your work. Instead, use fear and anxiety as a motivator and source of focus,” he told 800 enthusiastic undergraduates, their families, and friends at Saturday’s School of Business Commencement ceremony in Gampel Pavilion.Continue Reading
In Memoriam: EBV Director Michael Zacchea
Student Commencement Speaker Promised Himself: ‘If I Get Out of Here, I’m Going to Get My Degree’
UConn Today – David Crowe, 25, will be the student speaker at the School of Business commencement ceremony on May 7. His speech focuses on the unique experiences of the Class of 2022, particularly learning to live through a pandemic. Crowe believes the challenging and extraordinary event will enhance his classmates’ business and career success.
Business Luminaries Share Insight, Humor at ‘Hall of Fame’ Ceremony
Five new inductees into the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame shared their wisdom, advice, and fondest Husky recollections during the celebration Friday night at the Hartford Marriott Downtown.Continue Reading
Professor: Walt Disney Co. Chose Values Over Politics; Other Corporations May Face Similar Dilemmas
UConn Today – The Florida state legislature this week voted to end the Walt Disney Co.’s special tax district, which has permitted the Orlando amusement park to govern its land and save millions each year in taxes. UConn Today spoke with business law Professor Robert Bird, the Eversource Energy Chair in Business Ethics and past president of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business, about the vote.
Innovation Award Bestowed on OPIM Professor Who Inspires Students to Embrace Emerging Tech
When OPIM professor Jon Moore wanted to teach undergraduates the significance of emerging technology, he created a hands-on classroom at UConn’s Spring Valley Farm that used data analytics and tech to grow herbs and keep fish healthy.
Moore, who has been described by his former students as visionary, inspirational, and committed to their success, has been awarded the 2022 Teaching Innovation Award by UConn’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.Continue Reading