The Daily Campus – Benjamin Williams and David Oyanadel are two University of Connecticut graduates who now run an Augmented Reality or AR company called ARsome Technology Group nm, a software company that creates augmented, mixed, and virtual reality for business and education, located in Manchester, Conn.
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Week of events to mark a celebration of innovation
Young Gun Banker Breaking the Mold to Become New York Mortgage Maestro
Real Estate Weekly– At 36, Ace Watanasuparp is on top of the world.
A vice president at Citizens Bank, the 12th largest retail bank in the country, he is also a co-owner of eight restaurants in New York City, became president of Douglas Elliman’s DE Capital Mortgage when he was 31, and was the first Asian-American walk-on basketball player at the University of Connecticut in 2000.
Four UConn Alumni Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Westfair Communications– The University of Connecticut School of Business inducted four alumni into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony March 24 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The inductees, recognized for professional achievement, community service and UConn pride, join more than 100 others who have received the special recognition.
Four Alumni Inducted Into Hall of Fame at UConn School of Business
MetroHartford Alliance– The University of Connecticut School of Business inducted four alumni into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony March 24 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The inductees, recognized for professional achievement, community service and UConn pride, join more than 100 others who have received the special recognition.
CT Biz Schools Aim to Build Women C-Suite Pipeline
Hartford Business Journal – When Nancy Lennert decided to transition her career from animation to marketing, one of her first steps was to enroll in UConn’s part-time MBA program.
“I wanted a more solid foundation of business knowledge, including finance and accounting,” Lennert said.
West Hartford Residents Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Fairfield County’s Young Professionals Shine in the 13th Annual 40 Under Forty Ceremony
Stamford Advocate – The atrium of Stamford’s Silicon Harbor commercial development hosted a wealth of youthful talent from the corporate, nonprofit and governmental worlds on June 20 for the 13th annual 40 Under Forty awards celebration of Fairfield County’s brightest young professionals.
UConn Foundation Receives Grant from Rotary Club of Ridgefield
The Ridgefield Press – The UConn Foundation has received a $7,500 grant from the Rotary Club of Ridgefield that will support the UConn School of Business’ Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), a program offering cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management for post-9/11 veterans with disabilities resulting from their service to the country.