School of Business
Coveted Class: Financial Services
Since 2016, Paul Gilson also has been a faculty mentor to the Student Managed Fund, the nearly $6 million investment portfolio managed by undergraduate and graduate students.
Alum Helps Disruptor ‘Fundbox’ Solve Small Business Cash-Flow Needs
Steven Groccia ’10 (BUS) is the director of finance at Fundbox, a company that helps small businesses get lines of credit - fast. Here's how he thrives in an environment where no two days are the same, and how UConn prepared him for it.
Consumers: Online Restaurant Reviews are not All Equal
Diners do not eat up restaurant reviews created on mobile devices, says University of Connecticut study.
Ample Ads and Confusing Labels Drive Children’s Sweetened Drink Sales
Package claims on sweetened children’s drinks, and similarities between claims on sweetened and unsweetened drinks, can confuse parents about their nutritional content, the study says.
Combat’s Other Toll on Veterans: Increased Risk of Addiction
Combat service significantly increases the likelihood of opioid abuse among military personnel, a study led by a UConn researcher has found.
Program is Fertile Ground for Student Innovation
As one of the first students in the new Master’s of Engineering in Global Entrepreneurship program, Emily Yale is tapping a wide range of resources.
Startup That Recycles Toxic Sludge Wins UConn’s Wolff Competition
"We envision a day when companies like Ford and Apple are using our materials," said Nicholas Myers, who co-founded the company with Michael Martin '17 (ENG) '19 MS.
Auriemma Leadership Conference: ‘Do the Brave Thing’
The theme of this year’s conference was “Leading in Complex, Uncertain & Ambiguous Times.” Some 150 executives and rising managers attended the two-day event, which featured 15 C-Suite experts from a broad range of industries, spanning aerospace, food, fashion and entertainment.
Former NBA Executive Says Diversity is the Key
Former NBA Exec Patrick Harris carries the belief that “diversity will make you a champion in all that you do.” Learn about his story, from UConn undergrad to CFO of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Promotional Games at Retail Stores Increase Consumer Spending
Surprisingly, even when the discount won from a promotional game is smaller than a traditional discount -- say only 10% versus 20% -- researchers still saw the same phenomenon.