Business Today: the latest news, events, and research updates from the University of Connecticut School of Business.
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 types of risk across their enterprises, the School of Business has renamed and significantly revised the curriculum for one of its master’s degree programs.
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. Keep Reading
Business Career Expo 2023 Draws Hundreds of Students, Reps from Top Corporations
Kathy Hendrickson, director of the Business Career Development Office, said she and her team were excited to have a strong employer presence on campus. Research shows that personal interactions are critical to pairing students and potential employers. Keep Reading
Five-Time Emmy Award Winner Tells Students How to Succeed in Entertainment Industry
Anyone who wants to succeed in the entertainment industry, must be extremely confident, bold, well-prepared, and not let a single opportunity slip by.
That was the advice that Neil Mandt, a five-time Emmy Award winner, shared with 120 students during a School of Business presentation on Sept. 25 titled, “How to Make it in the Entertainment Business.’’ Keep Reading
Jonathan Couch '96 MBA joined Clearwave Fiber as chief financial officer (CFO) overseeing the company’s finance, accounting, corporate development, and administrative functions.
Christopher Delello '03 MBA was named associate vice president for Human Resources at the University of Buffalo. Most recently, Delello served as chief human resources officer at UConn.
Peter M. Graham '92 was named chief financial officer of Sallie Mae®, responsible for finance, accounting, and treasury activities, as well as equity and fixed income investor relations.
Nicole Hughey '93 was elected chair of the Board of Directors of Urban League of Greater Hartford, effective July 1, 2023. Hughey is senior vice president of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Impact at SiriusXM/Pandora.
