Business Today: the latest news, events, and research updates from the University of Connecticut School of Business.
Three UConn Business Students/Alums Helped Shape Network News, Entertainment Industry This Year
You might be surprised to find business students working internships in the entertainment industry. But for these students and alums, these positions were the perfect combination of creativity, adaptability and strategic opportunity.
OPIM Professor Chen Wins Prestigious Early-Career Award
The Information Systems Society recognized OPIM Professor Wei Chen with the Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award, deeming him a promising scholar likely to make outstanding intellectual contributions to the information systems discipline. Keep Reading
UConn Forum Draws Top Minds to Brainstorm Ways to Grow Connecticut’s Economy
Scores of esteemed industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and public officials came together at UConn Storrs recently to share ideas on combining their organizations’ energy and expertise to grow a robust, sustainable Connecticut economy. “UConn Forum: Economic Engine of a Thriving Connecticut” featured discussions on driving the state’s economy through several key growth areas including advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy, fintech, biotech, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and other realms. Keep Reading
Christopher Sattler ’12 is a partner and co-founder of Energea Global LLC, an alternative energy company empowering individuals to invest in low-carbon infrastructure, channeling capital towards a sustainable future.
Aaron Trelease ’20, solutions consultant at Stack Sports, launched CareHome Health Solutions LLC, a manufacturer of electronic medication management systems for seniors and caregivers.
Kathleen Unger Holt ’87 was appointed by Governor Ned Lamont to be Connecticut’s Healthcare Advocate, serving as the primary voice for all Connecticut patients. Prior to her appointment, Holt was associate director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy based in Willimantic, CT.
