Although his technical expertise is in auditing, Professor Dave Papandria’s exceptional accounting career has taught him a great deal about success in the workplace—and in life.Continue Reading
Lawrence (Larry) Gramling
UConn: Low(er) Cost, High ROI
Kerry Fochi Sanders ’93 was born a businesswoman, according to her family. From an early age she had ambition, determination and a keen financial sense.Continue Reading
Accounting’s Larry Gramling Retires After 38 Years
![In this 2014 file photo, Professor Larry Gramling, then associate dean of Undergraduate Programs, poses with scholarship recipient Joseph Quinn during the Accounting Honors Banquet. (Kim Bova/UConn School of Business)](https://www-business.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/969/2018/10/2018-10-05-Gramling-Quinn2014.jpg)
It was supposed to be a friendly game of touch football.Continue Reading
New Associate Deans for Business Programs
![From left, Associate Deans Robert Day, Sulin Ba, and David Souder. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)](https://www-business.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/969/2017/08/2017_08_16_associate-deans.jpg)
Professors Day, Souder Assume New Leadership Roles; Strive to Further Distinguish Business Programs
The School of Business has appointed two veteran professors, Bob Day and David Souder, to its top leadership team. Continue Reading
Distinguished Retirees Event – Spring 2017
![School of Business Dean John Elliott and Stanley Biggs, emeritus professor of accounting (Cynthia Adams)](https://www-business.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/969/2017/05/Dean-Elliott-Stan-Biggs.jpg)
The beautifully manicured home of Professor Emeritus Harry, and wife Lynn Johnson, was the setting for our Spring 2017 Distinguished Retirees Event in Storrs, Conn. The scent of peonies in the garden and fine cuisine produced by University Catering greeted the guests on a warm May 17th. The 22 attendees were greeted by Dean John Elliott under whose leadership the retirees’ get-togethers have developed. Continue Reading
Business Fundamentals: Gateway to a Business Minor
![The seven-week UConn Business Fundamentals Program runs from May 8 to June 29. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)](https://www-business.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/969/2017/04/2017-04-20-SummerBusinessFundamentals.jpg)
For the third year in a row, the School of Business is offering a 10-credit summer business program for undergraduate, non-business majors who want to gain valuable business knowledge and expand their marketability. Continue Reading
2017 ‘Legacy’ Students
![Jeffrey Noonan, left, and Kavisha Thakkar have been selected as two of UConn’s Leadership Legacy scholars, an honor bestowed on the University’s most exceptional students, who have demonstrated leadership, personal accomplishment and academic excellence. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)](https://www-business.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/969/2017/01/2017-01-25-legacystudents.jpg)
Two Business Undergrads Honored as among University’s Most Promising
Kavisha Thakkar is planning a career as a physician, but is also pursuing a dual degree in accounting, so that she can better understand the healthcare-payment system and assist her future patients. Continue Reading
Retirement Beckons
![Cliff Nelson is retiring this semester after 19 years at UConn. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business)](https://www-business.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/969/2016/12/2016-12-22-cnelson.jpg)
Professor Nelson and His Never-Give-Up Outlook Will Be Missed
Don’t misunderstand Cliff Nelson.
It isn’t that he dislikes the students for whom accounting comes easily. They’re great. It’s just that the ones who struggle, persist and keep fighting until they understand the concepts—they’re the ones he enjoys the most. Continue Reading
Exploring All Avenues at UConn Finance Conference
![Careers in investments, asset management, banking and prestigious Wall Street opportunities were the focus of the inaugural Finance Conference at the School of Business. (Joshua Weist/UConn School of Business)](https://www-business.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/969/2016/11/2016-11-08-finance-conference.jpg)
Experts Encourage UConn Finance Students To Seek Jobs in Most Prestigious, Demanding Sectors
Careers in investments, asset management, banking and prestigious Wall Street opportunities were the focus of the inaugural Finance Conference at the School of Business.
“The conference continues the School of Business efforts to make a greater push to place students in more prestigious and demanding areas of the financial sector,” said Professor Larry Gramling, associate dean for undergraduate programs. Continue Reading
A New Welcome
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Renovated South Lobby Enhances Aesthetics, Functionality
Returning students, faculty, staff and visitors have probably noticed a new and more welcoming entrance way when they enter the School of Business’ south lobby. Continue Reading