For his outstanding work with the MSBAPM program and other initiatives, OPIM associate professor Jose Cruz will be awarded the Service Excellence Award from the UConn chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).Continue Reading
Author: Claire Hall
Leading in Complex Times Focus of Leadership Conference
Provocative business topics, an outstanding line-up of speakers, and a new location are among the highlights of this fall’s Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference.Continue Reading
Do Firms Use Brands to Circumvent Regulatory Requirements?
Have large financial companies secretly circumvented government regulations designed to safeguard vulnerable investors from bad decision-making?Continue Reading
Do Firms Use Brands to Circumvent Regulatory Requirements?
Have large financial companies secretly circumvented government regulations designed to safeguard vulnerable investors from bad decision-making? Continue Reading
Innovation Quest: Excitement Soars in 2019
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
Waterbury Hosts Business and Human Rights Lecture Series
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
xCITE Event Focuses on Next Gen of Women Entrepreneurs
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
MBA Alum Kicks-Off Global Leadership Seminar Series
Brian Anderson ’08 MBA, vice president of Business Development at fintech startup SwapsTech, spoke with students on Feb. 22 as part of the Global Business Leadership Seminar Series. Students who attend at least three of the four presentations earn a professional development certificate. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Anderson has 28 years of experience in financial services technology and consulting. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1992.
Supplier Optimization Key to Manufacturer Success
As manufacturers rely more heavily on the use of suppliers today, how can they foster enough competition to keep their expenses low without alienating the companies they depend on? Continue Reading
Cognizant Exec Speaks to Students About AI
Bret Greenstein, vice president and global head of artificial intelligence for Cognizant Technologies, recently spoke to 350 undergraduate business majors about the emerging role of artificial intelligence in a variety of industries and functions. He also shared his perspectives on careers and gave advice to students as they plan internships, jobs and careers. Continue Reading