The Center for Career Development recently hosted a panel featuring 6 Black professionals discussing the benefits of having mentors. Among its participants were Brittany Yancy—an Assistant Professor of Humanities at Goodwin University, Harry Amadasun Jr.—an Underwriting Operations employee at Travelers, …
Three UConn scholars from the Neag School of Education set out to learn more about the commitment of Black female principals during this time of uncertainty and heightened awareness of racial inequalities. The researchers found that these principals fought for …
Emmanuel Sainville is a senior on the Stamford Campus majoring in Digital Media & Design. He has interned with Digital Media Connecticut, worked with Veeder Root, and been a documentary intern at UConn. Hear Emmanuel’s story and how he took …
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Ebun Ojekunle ‘14 (CLAS) explains how she has advocated for herself throughout her career and the positive effect of advocacy skills. She discusses salary negotiations, finding a mentor, asking for a professional training opportunity, and other valuable skills that students …
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Over the summer, as part of the “Advice and Perspective” series, the Center for Career Development invited UConn alumni to share advice and lessons that they have learned since graduating college. In “How I Built Professional Wealth During and After …
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Mentorship is a crucial function of the career development process, and it is known to be significantly impactful to everyone involved. Mentoring is the process of an experienced person facilitating the growth and development of a lesser experienced person. Research …
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When Neag School of Education professor Doug Glanville cleaned out his garage during a recent family move, he unearthed some unusual stuff. Interspersed among the old grill equipment and lawn chairs were a dozen baseball bats, signed by Derek Jeter …
Shanyelle Young is a prominent real estate professional who graduated from UConn in 1992. She was brimming with ambition following graduation. She desired a long-term career, but the establishment of her marriage and the birth of her child compelled her …
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I entered STEM knowing that I would be working as a minority in the field. I was prepared for it. Nonetheless, when I stumbled upon an organization called the National Society of Black Engineers, it became obvious that my professional …
Become a member of the preeminent organization for Black farmers in the United States, the National Black Farmers Association! NBFA was founded in 1995 by John Boyd, Jr, a fourth-generation Black farmer who has grappled consistently with the U.S. Department …
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