University of Connecticut MBAs took the first, second, and third places in the APICS Northeast Region graduate level student case competition held in Albany February 1–2, 2013. Twenty-one teams from across the northeast participated, including undergraduate and MBA teams. Continue Reading
Author: Claire Hall
2nd Annual UConn Innovation Quest Competition
Do you have an idea for a new product, service, or business process? Ever wonder what you can do with your idea? All University of Connecticut students are invited to join the 2013 Innovation Quest (IQ) Kickoff event on Tuesday, February 12th.
The iQ Competition was brought to UConn at the encouragement of of Keith R. Fox ’80, a longtime entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist who offered to sponsor the contest after seeing its success at Cal Poly.
The iQ kickoff event on February 12th will feature a team of current students and UConn alumni explaining the competition guidelines and instructions on how to enter and win up to $15,000 in cash prizes.
Winners and selected runners-up will have the opportunity to build their businesses as part of a training program known as the inQbator. “The InQbator program finally forced us to sit down and think about how to scale our business,” says Adam Boyajian ’12, whose idea was one of the few chosen for the program last year.
Discover the potential in your ideas – attend the February 12th kickoff event to learn about competition details and requirements. RSVP for the Feb. 12th Kickoff Event:
Innovation Quest Kickoff Event*
Idea to Prototype to Company
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
7:00 PM
CUE Building, Room 134, UConn Storrs Campus
RSVP at:
Refreshments will be served
*This event is open to UConn students only
Business Connections Learning Community Helps Those in Need
For most students, winter break is a time to rest following the nerve-wracking season of cramming for final exams and preparing for the holidays. For one group of business students, however, it was an opportunity to dedicate their spare time to others. Twenty-six members of the Business Connections Learning Community (BCLC) at the University of Connecticut School of Business and other volunteers chose to forgo their rest and relaxation this season to help those in need. Continue Reading
Engage – Inspire – Lead
Leadership has never held a more critical role than in today’s fast paced and ever-changing culture. Remaining innovative and agile within a multi-generational and technologically advanced workforce requires the ability to sustain leadership excellence.
Join the University of Connecticut School of Business and Coach Geno Auriemma for an intimate two-day workshop to hear from the nation’s top leaders, including keynotes from Bill Simon ’81, ’88 MBA, president & CEO of Walmart U.S. and Charlie Denson, president of NIKE Brand.
Open to all industries and executives, the Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference brings together provocative thinkers from various fields who will share perspectives on leadership, identify best practices and discuss how approaches change as the workforce evolves.
For full conference details and registration options, visit genoleadership.com – Fewer than 80 spots left – Sign up today!
UConn Faculty Explore Sustainability Initiatives through CIBER “Green Business: Australia” Program
The University of Connecticut Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) hosted the inaugural “Green Business: Australia” Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) program January 7-19, 2013.
Objectives of this development program focused on how Australian businesses are incorporating sustainable development strategies for environmental, social, and economic benefit.Continue Reading
UConn Graduate Programs ranked among Top 200 “Best Masters and MBA Worldwide” 2012-2013
The University of Connecticut School of Business was recently ranked among the Top 40 programs in North America and Top 200 worldwide for three graduate programs. The rankings were awarded by Eduniversal’s Top 200 “Best Masters and MBA Worldwide” 2012-2013, which provides a global overview of the best post-graduate programs in 30 specializations in 153 countries.Continue Reading
Katherine Pancak named among Inman News’ Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders
Inman News, a national real estate news service, has named Katherine Pancak, professor in residence of finance and real estate at the University of Connecticut in Stamford, among its 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders for 2013. The ‘Top 100’ list “recognizes those who embody leadership, ingenuity, strength, conviction, power, persistence, perseverance and progress—their voices and actions can move the industry toward change.”
Professor Pancak conducts research on real estate brokerage, real estate agency, and consumer protection and public policy. Her research on real estate law topics has been published in the Journal of Real Estate Research, the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, the Real Estate Law Journal, and the Boston College Environmental Law Review. Pancak has also developed pre-licensing and continuing education course materials for real estate licensees.
Other influential real estate leaders named among the Inman 100 include the Vice President and Chief Economist of Fannie Mae, the Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Chief Economist of Zillow and the newly appointed Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
» Read more about Dr. Katherine Pancak
» Read the full Inman 100 report, “100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders”
UConn Ranked #8 by U.S. News & World Report for Online Graduate Business Programs
The University of Connecticut School of Business online Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program has been ranked #8 among the 2013 Best Online Graduate Business Programs in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Online Education Program Rankings, 2013 Edition.
According to U.S. News, these are the best online master’s in business degree programs, based on factors such as level of accreditation, reputation for excellence among peer institutions, and academic and career support services offered to students.Continue Reading
Stamford Learning Accelerator Student Teams Propose New Business Uses for IBM’s ‘Watson’
IBM, developer of the “Watson” computing system best known for beating human contestants on the TV game show, “Jeopardy!” has turned to student teams at the University of Connecticut School of Business’ Stamford Learning Accelerator for ideas on turning data among Watson’s vast inventory of unstructured information into purpose-based recommendations.Continue Reading
UConn BCLC Students Help Rebuild Community in Macon, Georgia
Students from the University of Connecticut Business Connections Learning Community (BCLC) traveled over 1,000 miles over their winter break to volunteer in Macon, Georgia. The group of 26 students are helping Rebuilding Macon, Inc. to restore and fix up low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners’ properties. Rebuilding Macon focuses on the concerns of the elderly and disabled low-income homeowner and with volunteers like the Business Connections Learning Community students they have made great strides in improving the surrounding community.