School of Business
Travis Bloom ’13: Avoiding the $10k Vet Bill
As soon as alumnus Travis Bloom ’13 (BUS) tells people that he co-owns a company that brokers pet health insurance, the stories begin. Almost every pet owner recalls a beloved animal’s illness or injury that led to an enormous out-of-pocket medical expense. “A $10,000 veterinarian bill isn’t unusual,” Bloom said. “There are many people who […]
UConn Magazine: One of Geno’s Guys
What's it like to be a man on campus playing against the UConn women? Shane Young '21 explains.
Synchrony Digital Technology Center Dedicated; Gift to Connecticut Commitment Announced
Synchrony donates $1 million to the Connecticut Commitment as its new Digital Technology Center opens at UConn Stamford.
UConn Bands: Kids That Fly
From its beginnings in the UConn Entertainment Group, student band Kids That Fly has become a popular attraction on campus and beyond.
UConn Alums Want You to ‘Roast’ Them
Three members of UConn's class of 2019 are about to launch a card game they developed while students on campus.
Janette Edwards ’11 MBA: Making Patients Better Faster
Hartford Business Journal 40 under Forty honoree Janette Edwards '11 MBA walks us through balancing responsibilities at three acute care hospitals in Connecticut. Read more to find out about her priorities and best practices.
UConn Puts Seven On List Of World’s Most Highly-Cited Researchers
Six UConn faculty members were named to a list of researchers with significant influence in their fields.
Ben Freeman: Cool Under Pressure, Leading by Example
Cool under pressure. Leading by example. UConn men's hockey co-captain Ben Freeman talks about leading from the front, the value of a business education, and focusing on what he can control – both on and off the ice.
Hometown Advantage? CEOs Tend to Acquire Companies in Familiar Stomping Grounds
Companies are 2.5 times more likely to acquire firms headquartered in the state where their CEO grew up than similar firms located elsewhere, says new study.