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.
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)
Zak Romanoff is a disruptor in the food distribution, marketing, and sales world. Known for removing the term Food Broker from his vocabulary and replacing it with the self-developed term Brand Advocate, Zak is a true advocate for the brands …
The Center for Career Development recently collaborated with the Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC) and the UConn Stamford Entrepreneurship Club to host a panel featuring 3 Connecticut entrepreneurs who shared their career struggles and successes, as well as advice on how to successfully navigate the startup process.
By Heidi Pineda
Heidi PinedaDE&I Career Ambassador Program Coordinator
LaChana Flanders (she/her) M.S., CCC -SLP graduated UConn in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, and went on to receive a Master’s of Science degree from Pace University in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2020. She is now the founder of Valiant Speech & Language Solutions.
By Heidi Pineda
Heidi PinedaDE&I Career Ambassador Program Coordinator