Journal Inquirer– James Marsden, a 24-year faculty member of the University of Connecticut School of Business, has received an international, lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the field of information systems
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35 Best Master’s in Marketing Degrees for 2017
College Choice– We have collated the average credit hour cost, the amount of financial aid students receive, the academic reputation of the university, and PayScale’s average early career salary for the school’s graduates, and have thus arrived at, hands down, the country’s best programs. And, clearly, “best” for us means reputation, but also affordability, return on investment, and accessibility. Our information comes from PayScale, U.S. News & World Report, U.S. Department of Education, and the universities and colleges’ websites.
The Best MBA Programs For Less Than $15,000 A Year
Business Insider– The master’s degree in business administration (MBA) is one of the traditional education choices for people seeking high-powered careers with a lot of earning potential.
But MBAs aren’t cheap. A year of tuition at a top business school can easily exceed $50,000, and many programs last for two years.
WWE Faces Continued Legal Battle in 2017
Connecticut Fuel Cell Industry Looks to Expand, Despite Setbacks
The Register Citizen– Connecticut’ fuel cell industry has the potential to grow despite some recent setbacks the sector has received, according to the chairman of a group that supports the hydrogen and fuel cell industry through education and outreach.
Conair Faces Close Attention After Cuisinart Recall
Stamford Advocate– As Stamford-based Conair replaces 8 million blades used in its Cuisinart food processors, which have been linked to mouth injuries from fragments of cracked blades, customers and regulators are closely watching its handling of the recall. The prevalence and speed of social media only heightens attention.
“They have to get on top of this, be transparent and open and stay ahead of the social media curve,” said Kevin McEvoy, an assistant professor in the University of Connecticut’s business school. “The brand equity is going to be damaged for Cuisinart — but how much damage and for how long depends on how they respond.”
Higher-ed takes on corporate, regulatory compliance
Hartford Business Journal– Q&A talks with Robert C. Bird, professor of business law, Eversource Energy chair in business ethics at UConn, about the school’s new certificate program in corporate and regulatory compliance.
Best of Business: EDUCATION
Hartford Business Journal– 2016 Best of Business Awards: Education. MBA Program: UConn School of Business
Adventures in Solitude: Two Tales of Life in Isolation
WNPR– As social creatures we know that isolation can be emotionally difficult, but research shows that it can be psychologically damaging as well. So why then, would anyone live this way by choice? This hour, we hear two such cases of isolated living.
The first involves six scientists who lived in a dome on a secluded island for a year to simulate conditions settlers may one day find on Mars.
Hughes Health wins Connecticut Family Business Award
West Hartford News– Hughes Health Wins Connecticut Family Business Award From the Hartford Business Journal: Hughes Health & Rehabilitation was a recipient of the 2016 Hartford Business Journal Connecticut Family Business Awards at a gala celebration held at Casa Mia at The Hawthorne in Berlin, Connecticut.