Success Stories

Student Success Story: Leila Shwayhat

Leila Shwayhat (she/her/hers) earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the School of Engineering at UConn in May 2018. After graduation, Leila secured employment with Loureiro Engineering Associates as an Engineer. Hear Leila’s story and how the resources …

By Francesca Crivello
Francesca Crivello Assessment & Technology Coordinator
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Internship Success Story: Matt Naser

Matt Naser is earning a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Healthcare Management and Insurance Studies at UConn in 2021. Matt participated in a virtual internship as a General Management Corporate Internship Program Associate in the area …

By Victoria
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An Interview with Hannah Clark

Hannah Clark is a multi-faceted student with interests and talent in mathematics, psychology, and the arts. She is currently in her junior year at UConn and sat down to talk about her experiences!

Nishitha Edupuganti: Can you introduce yourself a …

By Nishitha Edupuganti
Nishitha Edupuganti
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UConn Graduate Is Part of the Chicago Political Scene

Chicago’s 39th Ward sits on the northern edge of the city and is home to plenty of small businesses, ethnic restaurants, and two universities.

Its current alderman is not a homegrown product of the Windy City, but a UConn graduate – Samantha …

By Mike Enright
Mike Enright
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UConn Student Building ‘No Bad Days’ Lifestyle Brand

UConn junior Jack Tarca ’22 (BUS) was looking to do something positive last April as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take over the lives and minds of people throughout the world.

With that thought, and the entrepreneurial spirit he has …

By Mike Enright
Mike Enright
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Intern to Evangelist: 6 Tips to Create the Fairy Tale Career of Your Dreams

Kaishon Holloway, UConn 2015, shares his story and advice for current students looking to create their dream careers.

I was born in Fairfield County, Connecticut which is aptly named the Gold Coast — it’s home to countless hedge funds, billionaires, and …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Business School Professor Success Story – David Bergman

UConn School of Business professor David Bergman won $2.5 million this week in a fantasy football competition by using some of the data analytics knowledge and techniques he teaches students. “I’m just shocked by the whole thing, but it’s very …

By Claire Hall
Claire Hall Professional Staff
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UConn Engineering Professor Finds A Way to Improve Life With Facemasks

Facemasks have become a ubiquitous necessity as one of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The pandemic has dramatically increased the demand for masks and created an environmental problem. Many people do not dispose of their masks …

By Anna Zarra Aldrich
Anna Zarra Aldrich
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Student Success Story: Kritika Shankar

Kritika Shankar earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the College of Liberal Art and Sciences with a minor in Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn in May 2019. Since graduating, Kritika is in pursuit of a Master of Public …

By Francesca Crivello
Francesca Crivello Assessment & Technology Coordinator
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Turning Your Extra-Curriculars into Careers

I graduated from UNC Charlotte in May 2020 with degrees in History and Africana Studies. I am now in Graduate School for Higher Education and Student Affairs at UConn. In undergrad, I participated a lot of different extra-curricular opportunities. Even …

By Dominque Moore
Dominque Moore Graduate Assistant: Career Development
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