UConn Today – A new Student Managed Fund program at the Stamford Campus, launched this past fall, allows students in the School of Business to learn about investment strategies and then invest a $500,000 endowment under the watchful eye of investment advisers.
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MSBAPM Student ‘Grad Intern of the Year’ Runner-Up
Chirag Ghelani, a student in the MSBAPM program, has been named first runner-up as the Graduate Student Intern of the Year by UConn’s Center for Career Development. He has worked as a data engineer intern in quantitative research at Marto Capital in Stamford, Conn. and New York City.Continue Reading
EBV Alum: ‘To Do What You Love is Priceless’
Imagine a young child wandering alone in the woods on a frigid afternoon, with each passing minute decreasing the likelihood of a successful rescue.
UConn alumnus Jason Otrin would like to encourage emergency responders in Connecticut, and across the nation, to adopt the use of drones for such public-safety emergencies. Continue Reading
In Memoriam: Longtime Board of Trustees Chairman Gordon W. Tasker
MSA Student Wins Global Competition, Trip to Dubai
UConn MSA student Mac Montana is the winner of an international U21/PwC Innovation Challenge Competition after addressing how humans can thrive in an increasingly automated world. Continue Reading
John A. Elliott Appointed Interim Provost
John A. Elliott, dean of the School of Business, has been appointed interim provost at UConn, effective March 1. Continue Reading
What Will Blockchain Do For Us?
To say Blockchain is a complex concept is an understatement. But to say it’s crucial for savvy business leaders to wrap their heads around it is too.
That’s why the UConn School of Business’ Connecticut Information Technology Institute (CITI) is grabbing the bull by the horns, bringing insights on the emerging and highly adaptable technology to those who need it through workshops, a DappDevs Blockchain chapter, the first-ever Blockchain symposium, and creating new classes this semester. Continue Reading
UConn Names Thomas C. Katsouleas as 16th President
Thomas C. Katsouleas, a leading plasma scientist and engineer with deep academic roots in teaching and research, has been appointed the 16th president of the University of Connecticut.
UConn Business’ 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Four prominent UConn School of Business alumni will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony at 6 p.m. March 22 at the Hartford Marriott Downtown.
Inductees include a two-time alumnus and global entertainment leader; the recently retired president of a $2.5 billion fire and security company; the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, and a partner in the largest real estate management investment firm in the U.S. Continue Reading
Ashley DeCarlo: ‘I Don’t Want to Wish I’d Done More’
Ashley DeCarlo could best be described as unstoppable.Continue Reading