UConn’s Other Women’s Sport Legacy: Sport Management Program Prepares Alums for Careers in Professional Leagues

The UConn Neag School of Education’s Sport Management Program has made its mark on professional leagues such as the NFL, NHL, NBA, and PWHL, among others through the production of influential alumnae in the field. Four women are highlighted as a few of the UConn Sport Management Program graduates currently working and succeeding in the industry. To learn more about the career journeys of Xaimara, Gabriella, Taylor, and Alexis, as well as how the Neag School of Education’s Sport Management Program helped prepare them to succeed, read more!

By Mikala Kane
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3 Reasons You Should Have A Side Hustle (Besides Just Making More Money)

Side hustles are a way of making money without the commitment of a full-time (or even a normal part-time) gig to worry about. In fact, they can often work in tandem with being a full-time student, having a regular part-time …

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Sports analytics careers: Recent college grad discusses keys to success

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It’s no secret that analytics and data are driving, and changing, the world of sports, at all levels. From high school to college, and the pros, individuals, organizations, and teams are …

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You’ll Never Guess Which Company Is Planting The Seeds Of Sustainability In Its New Start-Up Brand

Technological and scientific advancement isn’t confined to the labs of space agencies and secretive government facilities.  Products that we use in our everyday lives as seemingly simple as sunscreen make huge leaps forward because of new technologies.  And when a …

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Fostering Her Own Career Readiness While Supporting Her Students’ Success

Learn how Lina Kloub helps her students become career ready! Through incorporating career readiness activities throughout her course, she supports student development of career competencies.

By Katie Nguyen
Katie Nguyen Graduate Assistant, Career Everywhere (She/Her/Hers) 
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18 Career Goals for 2025 That Will Make This Your Best Year Yet

Breaking your longer-term career goals into actionable steps will give you a clear roadmap to follow without feeling overwhelmed.

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a First-generation Student

Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve your success? Does it feel like your accomplishments are fraudulent, and that you are waiting for the day you are exposed for not being the star that you have been made out to be? If so, you are not alone! This feeling is known as imposter syndrome, and it is a challenge many first-generation students face. Read along to see how senior finance major Noemy Sigua navigates imposter syndrome as a first-generation student!

By Daniela Ramos
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Entrepreneurship for Graduate Students: Key Takeaways from Expand Your Career Options: One Entrepreneur’s Journey

Sylvia Pu, PhD ‘20 in Sociology, shares her insights into starting her consulting business and offers advice for current graduate students interested in entrepreneurship.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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2024 Navigating the U.S. Job and Internship Search Panel 

Hear from international student alums who shared their successes and challenges faced while searching for jobs in the U.S.!

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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The Emergence of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives: What are they and how are companies using them?  

The adoption of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives is starting to arise in a wide range of companies. It has become central to corporate strategies, reshaping the way organizations approach their workforce. To ensure equal opportunities for all employees, companies have begun using initiatives to provide a safe and equitable space. Read more to learn about these initiatives and how they are presented in some companies today.

By Ashley Cruz
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