Business Today: the latest news, events, and research updates from the University of Connecticut School of Business.
Seeing Green: iQ’s First-Place Finisher Innovates Lawn Care, Wins $15k
“This year proved that successful entrepreneurship is about the idea, the team, and its desire; not about a classroom setting,” said management professor Rich Dino. “Virtual technology allows the team members to connect, regardless of their location.”
UConn Stamford Student Makes 250 Masks for Health Care Workers
Ahmed Diakhate ’23 (BUS), a finance major at UConn Stamford and the owner of a fashion company, has created and donated 250 face masks to health care workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
Family Businesses: ‘We Will Not Let This Business Fail, No Matter What!’ Entrepreneur-in-residence Robin Bienemann shares how some of the family businesses have coped with business disruption and economic shock created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the School of Business is supporting their adjustment to a new business climate. Keep Reading
UConn Students Take Third-Place Trophy in International Negotiation Challenge The UConn students competed in the five-round Negotiation Challenge with teams of law and business students from India, France, Japan, Spain and the UK. Keep Reading
Lisa A. Barry ’07 MSA Lisa A. Barry ’07 MSA has been promoted to vice president of financial planning & analysis by the Kaman Corporation.
Dr. Benjamin B. Levy ’09 Dr. Benjamin B. Levy ’09 has joined Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
D. Matthew Olsen ’00 MBA D. Matthew Olsen ’00 MBA was named chief Underwriting officer, surety, at Sompo International.
Rebecca F. Stath ’07 MSA Rebecca F. Stath ’07 MSA has been promoted to vice president of accounting & principal accounting officer by the Kaman Corporation.
The Office of Alumni Relations has made a page for the webinars in the Career Conversations Series. If you haven't had a chance to join live, now is your chance to catch up. Watch the videos
Faculty Notes
In Memoriam: We are deeply saddened by the loss of John Phillips, retired professor of accounting at the UConn School of Business. A gifted researcher, teacher, mentor and beloved colleague, we will remember him fondly and our thoughts are with his family. Read his Obituary
