Author: Scott Slater III

UConn’s MS Degree in Human Resources Draws Diverse Specialists

Posted on by Greg Reilly


As academic director for UConn’s Graduate Programs in Human Resources, I had the pleasure of welcoming 39 new master’s students to campus earlier this fall. We are excited to have a student cohort with a wide range of prior experience and knowledge coming into the program, because we believe such diversity enriches the classroom and online discussions with varied perspectives, beliefs and questions. Continue Reading

GDPR: Paving the way to Privacy Legislation in the US

Posted on by Jon O'Keefe

Data Protection

There is no denying that GDPR is driving data privacy conversations across the world. When Scott McNealy, then the CEO of Sun Microsystems, called consumer privacy a “red herring” in 1999 when he famously said “you have zero privacy anyway, get over it,” I’m not sure he could have pictured the post GDPR landscape as it stands today. Continue Reading

UConn Engineering and Connecticut Innovations Bridge the Gap Between Entrepreneurial Success and Failure

Posted on by Scott Slater III

UConn Today – Entrepreneurship is one of the riskiest professions an individual can embark on. Many take that journey alone, without a safety net, which often leads towards a tough journey ahead. That’s why support, knowledge, and mentorship are key factors in growing an entrepreneurial venture.