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Management Professor John E. Mathieu Reaches Rare Scholarly Milestone

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – The School of Business is celebrating management professor John E. Mathieu for reaching an extraordinary milestone in scholarly research.

Mathieu reached an h-index of 100 on Google Scholar, meaning that 100 of his publications have each been cited at least 100 times.

“This is an extraordinary marker of sustained influence and a reflection of a career that has helped shape the study of management and organizational behavior for decades, serving both researchers and practitioners,’’ said David Bergman, Associate Dean for Faculty & Research at the School of Business.

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For Second Consecutive Year, UConn OPIM Professor Wins Prestigious Early Career Award

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – OPIM Professor Jing Peng, a prolific researcher who has also recently developed and taught artificial intelligence courses at the School of Business, has been awarded his second promising young scholar award in three years.

Peng is one of five recipients of the 2025 Information Systems Society’s Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award, which recognizes faculty on the path to making outstanding intellectual contributions to the information systems discipline.

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Risk Management Experts Highlight the Need for Young Talent During Two-Day Business Event

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – The School of Business hosted its first ‘Risk Manager on Campus Event,’ a two-day program to encourage students to consider careers in the growing fields of risk management and insurance.

The event included panel discussions, classroom visits, and an opportunity for students to network with some top leadership in the field. Many of the speakers highlighted the risk industry’s need for young talent.

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Dean’s Report 2024

Posted on by John Elliott

Deans Report

Sharing Highlights of a Successful, Innovative Year

The 2024 Dean’s Annual Report is just dropping, and I’m excited to share some of the highlights and accomplishments at the School of Business this year.

Throughout our 20-page report, you’ll find articles, photos, employment statistics, and evidence of the boundless enthusiasm of our students, faculty, alumni and staff. Some of you will receive it in the mail, but in the interest of saving trees and reducing cost, it is also available online.

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Career Expo Draws Recruiters from 50 Top Corporations, Hundreds of Eager Student Job-Seekers

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – Brianna Linehan, a senior majoring in marketing, came to the Business Career Expo on Wednesday ready to impress employers.

Linehan was eager to talk to recruiters about her course work, leadership experiences and her recent internship at Equitable in New York, where she helped create a website.

“I love these fairs and all the networking opportunities they offer,’’ said Linehan of Southington, Conn. “I’m excited to talk about my experiences and to look for a job where that I can grow and further develop my skills.’’

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Professor Folta to Co-Lead National Academy of Sciences Committee

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – Timothy B. Folta, professor of management and entrepreneurship, is leading a National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee investigating the success and impact of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs at the U.S. Department of Energy.

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‘Change Happens When One Person Makes a Bold Move’

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – Alumna Medina Jett ’08 EMBA delivered a commencement speech to the Class of 2024 that emphasized something she knows well: the importance of being brave and thoughtful in the face of change, whether celebrated or not.

“I stand before you not only as a fellow Husky, but as someone who understands the challenges and triumphs that come with the journey of life,’’ Jett told some 700 enthusiastic undergraduates, their families, and friends on Saturday afternoon in Gampel Pavilion.

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Danielle Harrington ’24, School of Business

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UConn Today – Basketball fandom drew Danielle Harrington to UConn, and the strength of the School of Business kept her here. Harrington’s interest in math and finance, as well as a desire to make a positive impact on organizations, led her to major in Business. Guiding younger students as a Resident Assistant and a Husky Ambassador, and making friends across campus through activities and volunteering, helped her grow her interpersonal skills. She attributes a boost in her strategic thinking to her advanced business courses. But devising ways to score front row tickets to basketball games can’t have hurt, either!

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Meet University Scholar Christian Chlebowski

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – Commencement weekend will be a busy one for Christian Chlebowski ’24, ’24 MSA, as he receives two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s in accounting, all earned in the last four years.

After he attends all three ceremonies, he is planning an all-out visit to the UConn Dairy Bar to celebrate with his family.

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