From First Balance Sheet to Career Goals: Khadija Sana’s Accounting Journey

For Khadija Sana, accounting became a passion early on and has grown through meaningful experiences at UConn. From working with clients through the VITA program to learning from mentors across campus, she has developed the skills, discipline, and perspective needed for a successful career in the field.

By Wiley Dawson
Wiley Dawson Assistant Director, UConn Hartford (He, Him, His)
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Betting on Himself: How Matt Croteau Turned Curiosity into Career Confidence 

When Matt Croteau graduated from UConn, he didn’t have a set plan, but by staying curious, embracing competition, and saying “yes” to new opportunities, he built a career that took him from psychology student to leading enterprise sales in New York City.

By Jayden Appel
Jayden Appel Program Development and Marketing Intern with Alumni Relations Support
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Graduate Student Success Story – Taylor Moran, Caroline Keary, Elizabeth Sullivan and Arianna Landesbaum

 

Macy’s Inc. recently invited four UConn business graduate students to serve as consultants in a months-long project reviewing and analyzing the company’s sustainable business practices. This article originally appeared in UConn Today. Click here to read the full article.

By Claire Hall
Claire Hall Editor 2
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Hillside Ventures: My Experience with Student Business Innovations at UConn

Have you ever watched Shark Tank and thought about the excitement of pitching your ideas to a panel of experts? Hillside Ventures is an opportunity for UConn students to get involved with business investment and analysis.

By Eadaoin Clarke
Eadaoin Clarke Outreach and Engagement Intern
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Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them

UConn alum and swimsuit entrepreneur Hayley Segar ’17 (CLAS) impressed ABC’s “Shark Tank” judges, and left the entrepreneurship competition with a business deal with two of them.

Despite a case of nerves prior to the segment’s taping, Segar was confident …

By Claire Hall
Claire Hall Editor 2
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Three UConn Business Students/Alums Helped Shape Network News, Entertainment Industry This Year

Three UConn business students have secured roles at top companies like NBC Universal, ABC News, and Nickelodeon, utilizing their business skills and entrepreneurial mindsets to help them excel in these creative industries.

By Claire Hall
Claire Hall
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Want a Career that Matters? Discover Tata Consultancy Services and its Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses for the past 50 years. TCS believes innovation and collective knowledge can transform the future with …

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Simone Morris: Empowering Women in Entrepreneurship

Have you ever considered becoming an entrepreneur, but don’t know where to start? Read on to learn about Simone Morris’s journey of entrepreneurship and discovery of passion!

By Jennifer Criollo
Jennifer Criollo
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Student Success Story – Erica Day

Erica Day is a UConn Senior majoring in Marketing Management. Read on to learn about her career journey and college experience!

By Daneya Alvarez
Daneya Alvarez
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Supporting Native & Indigenous Communities: The First Nations Development Institute

The First Nations Development Institute supports Native and Indigenous youth and communities through educational, development and scholarship resources. Learn more about the impact they create in communities across the United States!

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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