UConn Today– Whether representing the legal cases of families of children with special needs, leading efforts to teach young and pre-teen girls of color in-demand skills in technology and computer programming, or steering the course of Fidelity Personal Investing, the honored guests of UConn’s commencement ceremonies are leaders in their fields.
Ridgefield High School Hosts First-Ever ‘Business and Culinary Symposium’
Students Negotiate in International Competitions
April was a busy month for negotiation at UConn. The Law School and the Business School cooperatively sent UConn teams to two international business law negotiation competitions. Continue Reading
Five Connecticut Startups Take Home $44,000 in Grants at CTNext Entrepreneur Innovation Awards in Westport
CT Next– CTNext, Connecticut’s go-to resource for entrepreneurial support, today announced the winners of the Entrepreneur Innovation Awards (EIA), held this past Saturday alongside the Westport Maker Faire in Westport.
Accelerated Masters’ Degrees
School of Business Offers New 4+1 Bachelor/Master Degree Options in Financial Risk Management, Business Analytics
The School of Business will soon offer two accelerated programs that will allow students to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. Continue Reading
Cronin, LEGO Host Professional Development Series
Hartford Business Journal– Glastonbury marketing firm Cronin teamed with representatives from LEGO to kickoff a three-part professional development series.
Three Insurance Tech Startups Announce Moves to Hartford
UConn Students a ‘Hit’ at Yankee Stadium
The New York Yankees invited 34 School of Business students, Dean John A. Elliott, and staff from the Office of Career Development to attend an April 8 game at Yankee Stadium and learn more about job opportunities with the organization. Continue Reading
Entrepreneurs, Students Find Guidance at UConn’s Intellectual Property Law Clinic
Hartford Business Journal– After gaining significant experience mountaineering during his two tours in Iraq, U.S. Army infantry officer Jon Norton discovered a need and possible business opportunity.
Nearly 1,300 Businesses Thrive with CTSBDC Free Help
Entrepreneur Bill Pastyrnak had an extensive business background, and he and his son had a passion for brewing beer, but without a helping hand, they knew their dream of creating Counter Weight Brewing Co. in Hamden, Conn., wouldn’t come true. Continue Reading