A Perfect Storm for US Agriculture

Supply chains and inflation are topics on the minds of many consumers. Shortages of products ranging from building materials, microchips, baby formula, to pharmaceuticals show how our day-to-day lives rely on global supply chains and the ever-increasing prices of the products they transport.

For …

By Francesca Crivello
Francesca Crivello Assessment & Technology Coordinator
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All You Need to Know about Internships

For doctoral students and postdoc scholars, internships may sound a bit alien. While finding an internship is common among undergraduates, it is often a less common experiential learning option for students at the doctoral degree level. As more diverse career …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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First Gen ERGs

There are a number of Employee Resource Groups available to students in the First Gen Affinity Community. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led coalitions comprised of employees who share common interests, backgrounds, and/or demographic factors. While the operations of such …

By Maggie Cummings
Maggie Cummings Career Consulting and Services Intern
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10 unique career paths for college grads pursuing sport analytics careers

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The interest in sport analytics careers is growing at a rapid rate. So much that Syracuse University now offers an undergraduate degree in the field of sport analytics. College Recruiter profiled Syracuse University sports economist and analytics …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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We Need Environmental Science Grads, But What Do You Need? 13 Career Options We Think You’ll Love

Whatever drove you to study—or consider studying—environmental science, you’re well aware that the world needs you right now. Environmental science majors are prepared to take on our climate crisis, conserve natural resources and environments, lead the charge on renewable energy, and—not to be dramatic—literally save the planet.

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UConn Faculty Appointed to New State Hate Crimes Advisory Council

Two UConn professors have been appointed to the newly-formed Connecticut Hate Crimes Advisory Council by Governor Ned Lamont, while both the co-chairs of the council are UConn Law graduates.

The council, which has 25 total members, will be responsible for …

By Mike Enright
Mike Enright Media Services Associate
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Deeply Rooted: How Asian American Farmers Shaped U.S. Agriculture

They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds. — Dinos Christianopoulos

Minari is shattering records for Asian and Asian-American representation with a SAG Awards win, 6 Oscar nominations, and 6 BAFTA nominations—winning one Oscar and one BAFTA for …

By Tam Le
Tam Le Writer
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9 Jobs You Can Get With an Art History Degree (and the Skills You Can Take to Any Role)

An art history major is ostensibly about the study of fine art, sculpture, architecture, painting, decoration, and other forms of artistic expression throughout history. But it’s actually so much more than that. “The magical thing about art history is how …

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3 LGBTQ+ in STEM Resources

500 Queer Scientists

500 Queer Scientists is a database of LGBTQ+ researchers, professors, program managers, and students running the gamut of STEM: engineering, data science, chemistry, psychology, and many more disciplines. 500 may seem like a big number, but there …

By Erik Zawodniak
Erik Zawodniak
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METAS Mentoring Program: Professional and Career Development for Latinx Students

METAS is a peer-mentoring program out of the Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center that aids in the professional and career development of Latinx students.

By Heidi Pineda
Heidi Pineda DE&I Career Ambassador Program Coordinator
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