UConn Alum Lyla Andrick has launched “Happy Dinosaur”, a line of colorful plush toys aimed at fostering creativity in children ages 2-8. The brand, which began in her dorm room, has grown rapidly and is now expanding to include …
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!
Introducing Noëlle Santos, an Afro-Latina entrepreneur. Noëlle owns and founded The Lit. Bar, a wine bar/ bookstore! It is also the only independent bookstore in the Bronx. Read on to know Noëlle’s full journey!
By Avery Caya
Avery CayaGraduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
Junior Financial Management major Aarthi Shankar has been heavily involved in the UConn Hartford community. Learn about her experiences and the advice she has for current and future students.
Entrepreneurs Haley Segar and Kayla Simon shared their entrepreneurial journeys and how resources at UConn helped them get their businesses started. Read on to learn more about their unique stories and businesses.
Learn about senior Economics Major Nidhi Nair ’23, her career journey so far and the Schwartzman Scholar Program she will be participating in after graduation!
UConn’s first integrative studies student bridges passion for art, engineering in research and life. Learn about Arpita Kurdekar, an integrated studies Ph.D. candidate in the School of Fine Arts, the Neag School of Education, and the School of Engineering at UConn.
By Kimberly Phillips
Kimberly PhillipsUniversity Public Relations Associate 2
UConn students gained real-world experience and engaged in cutting-edge research through UConn’s Technology Innovation Program Innovation Fellowship Program.
Latinx Heritage Month lasts from September 15 to October 15, and today we are highlighting Bianca Kea, an Afro-Latina entrepreneur and business owner who founded the apparel company, Yo Soy Afro Latina.
By Avery Caya
Avery CayaGraduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
