Career Champion Spotlight – Jessica Groves

Jessica has been an active member of the Career Champions Program for the past several semesters and has dedicated her time to providing students with career advice and information.

By Cecelia Lickteig
Cecelia Lickteig
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In Case You Missed It: Advice & Perspective: How Taking Risks Led Me to Career Success

“I wonder if there is a risk that’s too big” wonders Don Hill, a current Assistant Director for the UConn Law Career Center and Vice Chair for the East Hartford Town Council. It certainly was a big risk to take …

By Erik Zawodniak
Erik Zawodniak
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Med School: Expectations vs. Reality

Jessica Young (She/Her/Hers)

Jessica is an alumnus of the UConn Class of 2019. She graduated as part of the Honors Program and the Special Program in Medicine with a B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology and a B.S. in English. At …

By Hannah Halloran
Hannah Halloran Graduate Assistant, Programming
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A Conversation with Matty Frank: The Arts & COVID-19

A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are continuing to see the effects on the fine arts and performing arts industries in particular. By knowing the ways in which the industry has changed, you can adequately prepare yourself to head …

By Clarice Pennock
Clarice Pennock Career Intern
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7 Ways to Advocate for the Environment

With global environmental crises in the news lately, a lot of us are wondering how we can make a difference. There are many ways to advocate for a livable planet, whether you’re doing a few hours of volunteer work or …

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Undergraduate Student Success Story: Gregory Foss

Gregory Foss is a Senior at the University of Connecticut studying Computer Science & Engineering. Gregory was recently a Software Engineering intern at Facebook. Here is a glimpse of how this internship helped Gregory enhance his professional development:

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By Victoria
Victoria
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