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 …
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 …
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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The Black Law Students Association at the UConn School of Law has been named a National Chapter of the Year for 2021, recognizing the events and community service its members carried out in a time upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Looking for a way to network with Black filmmakers from across the country and around the globe? The Black Film Allegiance profiles cinematographers, costume designers, directors, screenwriters, and many other professionals within filmmaking. Additionally, the Black Film Allegiance notifies the …
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Marc Senatore is the Assistant Vice President – Digital Acquisition Strategy Manager at Synchrony. He has been an active member of the Career Champion Program for the past four years and has dedicated his time to providing students with career advice and information.
Back in 1914, a young Alan Thacker Busby enrolled at UConn – then called the Connecticut Agricultural College – to pursue a degree in animal science. He would go on to be the only student of color in his graduating …
Learning by doing – experience is of great value in our career development journey. Not only does it enrich our résumé or CV by showing employers how much we know about certain job-related tasks, but it also enables us to see …
