Author: Claire Hall




How Visual Technologies Influence Virtual Teams

The word “Persuasion” in bold red letters diagonally across a blurred background of black-and-white words related to communication, teamwork, and development.

Professor Lurie Discovers Visual Technologies Foster Persuasion, Agreement among Virtual Teams

In a business climate where colleagues may never share office space or even meet face-to-face, Marketing Professor Nicholas Lurie has found that more visual information technologies can help virtual teams build consensus under tight deadlines. Continue Reading




These ‘Car Guys’ Aren’t Slowing Down!

Alumnus Scott Drozd and business partner Nick Bauer pose for a photo at the headquarters of their highly successful FCP Euro auto parts company in Milford.
Alumnus Scott Drozd and business partner Nick Bauer pose for a photo at the headquarters of their highly successful FCP Euro auto parts company in Milford. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)

Outstanding Customer-Service Strategy Helped Create $30 Million Business

How do you take a small, mom-and-pop car parts business and turn it into a $30 million, online retail blockbuster?

The secret, according to FCP Euro owners Scott Drozd ’03 (CLAS) and Nick Bauer, is that you always, always, always put the customer first, and never stop growing, developing and expanding your business. Continue Reading



Dean Elliott Becomes Chair-Elect of AACSB International

School of Business Dean John A. Elliott pictured with students.
School of Business Dean John A. Elliott pictured with students. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)

John A. Elliott, dean of the UConn School of Business, has been elected vice chair/chair elect of AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the ‘gold standard’ accrediting body for business schools. Continue Reading