Career Advocates of the Year Honored at the Career Everywhere Year-End Celebration

The career readiness journeys of UConn students happen in every facet of their college experiences. Faculty, advisors, student employment supervisors, coaches, employers, and alumna are all having conversations about post-graduation success with students, and they may not even realize it. …

By Evan McMunn
Evan McMunn Publicity and Marketing Administrator
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Exploring Non-Profits

Are you looking to make a difference in your career? Do you feel fulfilled helping other people? Working for a non-profit might be the right fit for you!

By Eunice Asante
Eunice Asante
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Student Success Story: Aarthi Shankar

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.

By Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
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Insight & Perspective in the World of Copywriting

 Have you ever come across a billboard or an ad that made you stop? Made you think? Maybe even made you laugh?  When such an impression lingers there, as you connect it to the brand, the power of copywriting is hard at work.

By Andrea Gonzalez
Andrea Gonzalez
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An Informational Interview with a Speech Language Pathologist

Informational interviews are a great way to get to know an individual and their experience in an industry you may be interested in. UConn alumni are great connections to have, so don’t be afraid to reach out!

By Medha Purushotham
Medha Purushotham
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AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Patsy Mink

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! To celebrate early, today we’re highlighting the trailblazing Congresswoman Patsy Mink.

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

Working for the government can set you up for success, with great benefits and the opportunity to contribute to the common good! Read on to learn about where to look for government internship opportunities.

By Christopher McAuliffe
Christopher McAuliffe
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Graduating Senior Prioritizes Fight Against Food Insecurity in USG Advocacy Position

Have you heard about UConn’s food pantry, Husky Harvest? Meet the Lily Forand, a student committed to addressing the problem of food insecurity on campus, who started it all.

By Kimberly Phillips
Kimberly Phillips University Public Relations Associate 2
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Career Champion Spotlight: Stephanie Chow

Stephanie is a Regional Manager with Techtronic Industries (TTI). She connected with TTI at a career fair during her senior year. In her current role, she interacts with students in similar ways, attending career fairs and networking events, having discussions with students about how their career goals and TTI can match.

By Evan McMunn
Evan McMunn Publicity and Marketing Administrator
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Working in Healthcare VS. Working in Wellness

Want to be in a career where you are helping others? Explore healthcare and wellness paths! Read on to learn important differences!

By Kathryn Ferencsik
Kathryn Ferencsik
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