Business Today: the latest news, events, and research updates from the University of Connecticut School of Business.
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Dean John Elliott shares a message of welcome as the Fall Semester is now in full swing. We're excited to have students on campus and online, learning and growing together.
Three Alumni, Professor to be Honored As Outstanding Young Professionals
Whether they expanded their skills on a U.S. Navy submarine at sea, in a healthcare facility at the height of the pandemic, or by growing career programs at their alma mater, four members of the UConn Business community have been selected as among the Hartford Business Journal's '40 under Forty'. Keep Reading
Career Expo Draws Recruiters from 50 Top Corporations, Hundreds of Eager Student Job-Seekers
More than 50 companies attended the Expo, including Synchrony, IBM, Global Atlantic, FDIC, CVS Health, RTX, General Dynamics, Cigna, Target, Travelers and the U.S. State Department. Keep Reading
Professor Folta to Co-Lead National Academy of Sciences Committee
“This appointment is not only important recognition of Tim’s stature in the academic community, but also a visible sign of our institutional strength as a School of Business,’’ said professor Greg Reilly, who heads the Boucher Management & Entrepreneurship Department. Keep Reading
Christopher Arnold ’85 and Nicholas Morizio ’74 were recognized among the “Power 25 Real Estate Players” for 2024 by the Hartford Business Journal. This honor is awarded to real estate developers, brokers, bankers, lawyers, and economic development officials who are having a major impact on the state’s commercial real estate and development scene.
Amy Errett ’79 (CLAS), founder and CEO of Madison Reed, recently announced a partnership with UConn athletics, securing naming rights for the courts at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT and the XL Center in Hartford, CT. The collaboration also offers NIL opportunities for UConn athletes, starting with the women’s basketball team. Most notably, Madison Reed is the first female-founded and UConn graduate-founded brand to hold court naming rights at the university.
Lawrence P. Ward ’92 was appointed president of the University of Hartford effective July 1, 2024. Prior to joining UHart, Ward served as vice president of learner success and dean of campus life at Babson College in Wellesley, MA.
Mitch Zalko ’07 has been named vice president and chief financial officer at IBM Japan. During his 17 years with IBM, Zalko held numerous positions including director of finance and controller.
