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Al Kasani, founder of Particle-N technology, discusses his competitive business advantages during the CCEI Summer Fellowship recently. Joining him in the presentation is co-founder Reiner Reichenberger. The company will compete in the entrepreneurial competition, the Wolff New Venture Challenge, on Tuesday. Photo by Garrett Uhde, Defining Photo/Video

Green-Energy Tech Startup Founder Optimistic About the Future: ‘You’re Going to Hear About Us!’

Particle-N is pioneering technology that will significantly reduce the amount of precious metals needed as catalysts and consequently slash costs for those industries.

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A Wave of Inspiration Led UConn Student to Become a Surfboard Entrepreneur

'There are always solutions in weird places'

Emily Wicks (left) and Sandra Chafouleas pose with some of their puppets and materials from Feel Your Best Self.

Startup ‘Feel Your Best Self’ Helps Young Kids Express, Address Their Emotions

A startup that grew in response to overwhelming demand

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UConn Ph.D. Student Is Working to Clean Up One of the World’s Dirtiest Chemical Processes

'At age 12, I was developing a way to remove oil from seawater. I always thought science and engineering innovations provided great opportunities for entrepreneurship'

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UConn to Offer Master’s Degree in ‘Financial and Enterprise Risk Management’ in Stamford Next Fall

In response to increasing challenges to businesses, and the demand for experts to mitigate numerous risks, the School of Business has significantly revised its curriculum and renamed one of its master’s degree programs.

Five-Time Emmy Award Winner Tells Students How to Succeed in Entertainment Industry

'Be loud, be daring, do things'

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Popular Business-Law Series Kicks Off With Discussion of College Athletes’ Rights Movement

The Equity Now Speaker Series starts on October 3

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UConn MBA Student Launching Lingerie Company That Shuns Toxic Chemicals, Appeals to Health-Conscious Consumers

'Everything I do is very intentional, even down to the tags'

U.S. News Ranks UConn Undergrad Business Program in the Top 50 Nationwide

The program is ranked No. 47, based on peer assessment by deans and senior faculty members at other highly-regarded colleges. UConn tied with UMass for the top public undergraduate business education in the New England.

Business Career Expo 2023 Draws Hundreds of Students, Reps from Top Corporations

More than 50 employers attended the event, including sponsors Cigna, Corbin Advisors, Otis Elevator, Henkel, The Hartford Financial, and Aldi as well as other top firms such as Natwest, and Point72.